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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,872.23, 535,448.46 and 157,052.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,872.23, 535,448.46 and 157,052.45 is: 235,640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,872.23 : 535,448.46 = 157,052.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,872.23/535,448.46 = 157,052.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,872.23x = 535,448.46 × 157,052.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,872.23x = 84,093,493,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,093,493,535.87/356,872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,640.34

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