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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,832, 535,455.36 and 159,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,832, 535,455.36 and 159,840 is: 239,852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,832 : 535,455.36 = 159,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,832/535,455.36 = 159,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,832x = 535,455.36 × 159,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,832x = 85,587,184,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,587,184,742.40/356,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,852.89

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