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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,552.60, 534,828.90 and 156,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,552.60, 534,828.90 and 156,660.80 is: 234,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,552.60 : 534,828.90 = 156,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,552.60/534,828.90 = 156,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,552.60x = 534,828.90 × 156,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,552.60x = 83,786,723,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,786,723,337.12/356,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,991.20

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