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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,553.10, 534,829.65 and 156,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,553.10, 534,829.65 and 156,661.30 is: 234,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,553.10 : 534,829.65 = 156,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,553.10/534,829.65 = 156,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,553.10x = 534,829.65 × 156,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,553.10x = 83,787,108,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,787,108,247.55/356,553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,991.95

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