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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,164.46, 535,828.50 and 154,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,164.46, 535,828.50 and 154,794.52 is: 232,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,164.46 : 535,828.50 = 154,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,164.46/535,828.50 = 154,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,164.46x = 535,828.50 × 154,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,164.46x = 82,943,315,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,943,315,459.82/357,164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,227.24

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