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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,032.92, 803,878.86 and 176,120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,032.92, 803,878.86 and 176,120.81 is: 264,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,032.92 : 803,878.86 = 176,120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,032.92/803,878.86 = 176,120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,032.92x = 803,878.86 × 176,120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,032.92x = 141,579,791,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,579,791,945.68/536,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,125.18

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