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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,873.23, 535,449.96 and 157,053.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,873.23, 535,449.96 and 157,053.45 is: 235,641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,873.23 : 535,449.96 = 157,053.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,873.23/535,449.96 = 157,053.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,873.23x = 535,449.96 × 157,053.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,873.23x = 84,094,263,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,094,263,520.36/356,873.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,641.84

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