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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,255.67, 804,274.52 and 157,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,255.67, 804,274.52 and 157,074.59 is: 235,579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,255.67 : 804,274.52 = 157,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,255.67/804,274.52 = 157,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,255.67x = 804,274.52 × 157,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,255.67x = 126,331,091,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,331,091,701.76/536,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,579.96

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