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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,996.16, 578,975.70 and 105,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,996.16, 578,975.70 and 105,514.04 is: 158,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,996.16 : 578,975.70 = 105,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,996.16/578,975.70 = 105,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,996.16x = 578,975.70 × 105,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,996.16x = 61,090,065,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,090,065,168.83/385,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,265.99

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