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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,659.80, 534,796.52 and 156,746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,659.80, 534,796.52 and 156,746.16 is: 235,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,659.80 : 534,796.52 = 156,746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,659.80/534,796.52 = 156,746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,659.80x = 534,796.52 × 156,746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,659.80x = 83,827,300,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,827,300,891.36/356,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,034.34

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