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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,664.08, 797,539.32 and 157,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,664.08, 797,539.32 and 157,686 is: 236,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,664.08 : 797,539.32 = 157,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,664.08/797,539.32 = 157,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,664.08x = 797,539.32 × 157,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,664.08x = 125,760,785,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,760,785,213.52/531,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,541.81

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