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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,262.10, 804,501.15 and 157,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,262.10, 804,501.15 and 157,182.10 is: 235,804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,262.10 : 804,501.15 = 157,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,262.10/804,501.15 = 157,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,262.10x = 804,501.15 × 157,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,262.10x = 126,453,180,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,453,180,209.42/536,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,804.81

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