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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,052.72, 804,195.72 and 162,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,052.72, 804,195.72 and 162,066 is: 243,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,052.72 : 804,195.72 = 162,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,052.72/804,195.72 = 162,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,052.72x = 804,195.72 × 162,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,052.72x = 130,332,783,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,332,783,557.52/536,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,134.26

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