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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,999.99, 535,640.18 and 157,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,999.99, 535,640.18 and 157,180.19 is: 235,832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,999.99 : 535,640.18 = 157,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,999.99/535,640.18 = 157,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,999.99x = 535,640.18 × 157,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,999.99x = 84,192,021,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192,021,799.93/356,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,832.00

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