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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,420.70, 534,775.05 and 156,779.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,420.70, 534,775.05 and 156,779.10 is: 235,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,420.70 : 534,775.05 = 156,779.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,420.70/534,775.05 = 156,779.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,420.70x = 534,775.05 × 156,779.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,420.70x = 83,841,551,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,841,551,041.46/356,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,231.99

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