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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,445.20, 534,811.80 and 156,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,445.20, 534,811.80 and 156,803.60 is: 235,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,445.20 : 534,811.80 = 156,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,445.20/534,811.80 = 156,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,445.20x = 534,811.80 × 156,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,445.20x = 83,860,415,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,860,415,562.48/356,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,268.75

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