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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,231.28, 804,457.44 and 157,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,231.28, 804,457.44 and 157,164.60 is: 235,779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,231.28 : 804,457.44 = 157,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,231.28/804,457.44 = 157,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,231.28x = 804,457.44 × 157,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,231.28x = 126,432,231,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,432,231,774.62/536,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,779.29

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