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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,214.24, 534,321.36 and 159,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,214.24, 534,321.36 and 159,084 is: 238,626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,214.24 : 534,321.36 = 159,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,214.24/534,321.36 = 159,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,214.24x = 534,321.36 × 159,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,214.24x = 85,001,979,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001,979,234.24/356,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,626.00

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