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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,228.88, 534,339.86 and 153,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,228.88, 534,339.86 and 153,968.04 is: 230,950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,228.88 : 534,339.86 = 153,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,228.88/534,339.86 = 153,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,228.88x = 534,339.86 × 153,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,228.88x = 82,271,260,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,271,260,168.23/356,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,950.56

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