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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,501.28, 536,321.04 and 135,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,501.28, 536,321.04 and 135,868 is: 203,828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,501.28 : 536,321.04 = 135,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,501.28/536,321.04 = 135,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,501.28x = 536,321.04 × 135,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,501.28x = 72,868,867,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,868,867,062.72/357,501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,828.27

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