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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,965.95, 571,408.83 and 156,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,965.95, 571,408.83 and 156,350.12 is: 234,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,965.95 : 571,408.83 = 156,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,965.95/571,408.83 = 156,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,965.95x = 571,408.83 × 156,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,965.95x = 89,339,836,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,339,836,282.52/380,965.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,508.72

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