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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,024.72, 804,153.72 and 162,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,024.72, 804,153.72 and 162,038 is: 243,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,024.72 : 804,153.72 = 162,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,024.72/804,153.72 = 162,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,024.72x = 804,153.72 × 162,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,024.72x = 130,303,460,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,303,460,481.36/536,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,092.26

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