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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,127.76, 802,189.44 and 179,893.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,127.76, 802,189.44 and 179,893.35 is: 269,671.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,127.76 : 802,189.44 = 179,893.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,127.76/802,189.44 = 179,893.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,127.76x = 802,189.44 × 179,893.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,127.76x = 144,308,545,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,308,545,696.22/535,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,671.20

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