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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,439.70, 534,803.55 and 156,798.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,439.70, 534,803.55 and 156,798.10 is: 235,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,439.70 : 534,803.55 = 156,798.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,439.70/534,803.55 = 156,798.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,439.70x = 534,803.55 × 156,798.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,439.70x = 83,856,180,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,856,180,513.26/356,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,260.50

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