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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,191.53, 804,286.77 and 136,832.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,191.53, 804,286.77 and 136,832.31 is: 205,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,191.53 : 804,286.77 = 136,832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,191.53/804,286.77 = 136,832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,191.53x = 804,286.77 × 136,832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,191.53x = 110,052,416,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,052,416,641.54/536,191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,248.33

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