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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,995.49, 535,633.43 and 157,175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,995.49, 535,633.43 and 157,175.69 is: 235,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,995.49 : 535,633.43 = 157,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,995.49/535,633.43 = 157,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,995.49x = 535,633.43 × 157,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,995.49x = 84,188,550,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,188,550,483.27/356,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,825.25

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