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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,050.08, 534,259.20 and 156,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,050.08, 534,259.20 and 156,510.56 is: 234,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,050.08 : 534,259.20 = 156,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,050.08/534,259.20 = 156,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,050.08x = 534,259.20 × 156,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,050.08x = 83,617,206,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,617,206,577.15/356,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,846.76

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