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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,005.30, 802,507.95 and 179,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,005.30, 802,507.95 and 179,901.30 is: 269,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,005.30 : 802,507.95 = 179,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,005.30/802,507.95 = 179,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,005.30x = 802,507.95 × 179,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,005.30x = 144,372,223,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,372,223,465.34/535,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,851.95

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