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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,218.24, 534,327.36 and 159,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,218.24, 534,327.36 and 159,088 is: 238,632

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,218.24 : 534,327.36 = 159,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,218.24/534,327.36 = 159,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,218.24x = 534,327.36 × 159,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,218.24x = 85,005,071,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,005,071,047.68/356,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,632

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