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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,615.80, 802,139.70 and 235,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,615.80, 802,139.70 and 235,153.40 is: 352,825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,615.80 : 802,139.70 = 235,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,615.80/802,139.70 = 235,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,615.80x = 802,139.70 × 235,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,615.80x = 188,625,877,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,625,877,729.98/534,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,825.11

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