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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,644.30, 802,182.45 and 235,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,644.30, 802,182.45 and 235,181.90 is: 352,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,644.30 : 802,182.45 = 235,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,644.30/802,182.45 = 235,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,644.30x = 802,182.45 × 235,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,644.30x = 188,658,792,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,658,792,737.66/534,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,867.87

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