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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,679.37, 534,863.52 and 134,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,679.37, 534,863.52 and 134,907.85 is: 202,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,679.37 : 534,863.52 = 134,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,679.37/534,863.52 = 134,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,679.37x = 534,863.52 × 134,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,679.37x = 72,157,287,526.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,157,287,526.63/356,679.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,302.95

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