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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,147.26, 802,838.96 and 156,097.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,147.26, 802,838.96 and 156,097.65 is: 234,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,147.26 : 802,838.96 = 156,097.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,147.26/802,838.96 = 156,097.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,147.26x = 802,838.96 × 156,097.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,147.26x = 125,321,273,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,321,273,284.00/535,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,180.91

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