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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,213, 535,897.86 and 104,514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,213, 535,897.86 and 104,514.87 is: 156,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,213 : 535,897.86 = 104,514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,213/535,897.86 = 104,514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,213x = 535,897.86 × 104,514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,213x = 56,009,295,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,009,295,171.18/357,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,795.23

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