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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,392.20, 534,732.30 and 156,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,392.20, 534,732.30 and 156,750.60 is: 235,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,392.20 : 534,732.30 = 156,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,392.20/534,732.30 = 156,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,392.20x = 534,732.30 × 156,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,392.20x = 83,819,608,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,819,608,864.38/356,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,189.23

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