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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,023.72, 804,152.22 and 162,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,023.72, 804,152.22 and 162,037 is: 243,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,023.72 : 804,152.22 = 162,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,023.72/804,152.22 = 162,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,023.72x = 804,152.22 × 162,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,023.72x = 130,302,413,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,302,413,272.14/536,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,090.76

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