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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,222.24, 534,333.36 and 159,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,222.24, 534,333.36 and 159,092 is: 238,638

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,222.24 : 534,333.36 = 159,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,222.24/534,333.36 = 159,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,222.24x = 534,333.36 × 159,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,222.24x = 85,008,162,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,008,162,909.12/356,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,638

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