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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,997.12, 535,545.78 and 104,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,997.12, 535,545.78 and 104,296.14 is: 156,458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,997.12 : 535,545.78 = 104,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,997.12/535,545.78 = 104,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,997.12x = 535,545.78 × 104,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,997.12x = 55,855,357,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,855,357,647.29/356,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,458.85

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