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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,962.21, 802,435.19 and 130,158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,962.21, 802,435.19 and 130,158.23 is: 195,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,962.21 : 802,435.19 = 130,158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,962.21/802,435.19 = 130,158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,962.21x = 802,435.19 × 130,158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,962.21x = 104,443,539,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,443,539,357.15/534,962.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,235.36

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