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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,015.59, 803,852.67 and 176,102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,015.59, 803,852.67 and 176,102.89 is: 264,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,015.59 : 803,852.67 = 176,102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,015.59/803,852.67 = 176,102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,015.59x = 803,852.67 × 176,102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,015.59x = 141,560,776,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,560,776,971.97/536,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,098.25

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