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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,297.76, 535,159.32 and 199,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,297.76, 535,159.32 and 199,133.92 is: 298,262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,297.76 : 535,159.32 = 199,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,297.76/535,159.32 = 199,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,297.76x = 535,159.32 × 199,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,297.76x = 106,568,373,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,568,373,216.13/357,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,262.08

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