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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,127.02, 538,695.87 and 106,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,127.02, 538,695.87 and 106,433.14 is: 159,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,127.02 : 538,695.87 = 106,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,127.02/538,695.87 = 106,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,127.02x = 538,695.87 × 106,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,127.02x = 57,335,092,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,335,092,213.32/359,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,651.29

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