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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,425.20, 534,781.80 and 156,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,425.20, 534,781.80 and 156,783.60 is: 235,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,425.20 : 534,781.80 = 156,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,425.20/534,781.80 = 156,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,425.20x = 534,781.80 × 156,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,425.20x = 83,845,015,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,845,015,818.48/356,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,238.74

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