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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,437.20, 534,799.80 and 156,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,437.20, 534,799.80 and 156,795.60 is: 235,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,437.20 : 534,799.80 = 156,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,437.20/534,799.80 = 156,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,437.20x = 534,799.80 × 156,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,437.20x = 83,854,255,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,854,255,520.88/356,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,256.75

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