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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,147.61, 802,643.57 and 155,966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,147.61, 802,643.57 and 155,966.55 is: 233,927.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,147.61 : 802,643.57 = 155,966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,147.61/802,643.57 = 155,966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,147.61x = 802,643.57 × 155,966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,147.61x = 125,185,548,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,185,548,882.50/535,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,927.14

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