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