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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,289.76, 535,147.32 and 199,125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,289.76, 535,147.32 and 199,125.92 is: 298,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,289.76 : 535,147.32 = 199,125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,289.76/535,147.32 = 199,125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,289.76x = 535,147.32 × 199,125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,289.76x = 106,561,702,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,561,702,430.53/357,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,250.09

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