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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,119.93, 804,205.76 and 176,282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,119.93, 804,205.76 and 176,282.81 is: 264,432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,119.93 : 804,205.76 = 176,282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,119.93/804,205.76 = 176,282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,119.93x = 804,205.76 × 176,282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,119.93x = 141,767,653,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,767,653,325.34/536,119.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,432.72

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