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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,662.28, 534,996.66 and 154,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,662.28, 534,996.66 and 154,220.60 is: 231,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,662.28 : 534,996.66 = 154,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,662.28/534,996.66 = 154,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,662.28x = 534,996.66 × 154,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,662.28x = 82,507,505,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,507,505,903.20/356,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,332.30

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