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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,163.20, 804,244.80 and 142,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,163.20, 804,244.80 and 142,179.20 is: 213,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,163.20 : 804,244.80 = 142,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,163.20/804,244.80 = 142,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,163.20x = 804,244.80 × 142,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,163.20x = 114,346,882,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,346,882,268.16/536,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,268.80

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