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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,621.28, 536,501.04 and 135,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,621.28, 536,501.04 and 135,988 is: 204,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,621.28 : 536,501.04 = 135,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,621.28/536,501.04 = 135,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,621.28x = 536,501.04 × 135,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,621.28x = 72,957,703,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,957,703,427.52/357,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,008.28

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