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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,462.16, 536,266.83 and 104,750.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,462.16, 536,266.83 and 104,750.84 is: 157,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,462.16 : 536,266.83 = 104,750.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,462.16/536,266.83 = 104,750.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,462.16x = 536,266.83 × 104,750.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,462.16x = 56,174,400,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174,400,906.64/357,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,147.82

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