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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,233.60, 804,458.40 and 157,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,233.60, 804,458.40 and 157,153.60 is: 235,762.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,233.60 : 804,458.40 = 157,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,233.60/804,458.40 = 157,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,233.60x = 804,458.40 × 157,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,233.60x = 126,423,533,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,423,533,610.24/536,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,762.05

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