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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,003.69, 803,834.83 and 176,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,003.69, 803,834.83 and 176,091 is: 264,080.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,003.69 : 803,834.83 = 176,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,003.69/803,834.83 = 176,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,003.69x = 803,834.83 × 176,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,003.69x = 141,548,078,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,548,078,169.08/536,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,080.42

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