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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,385.68, 804,578.50 and 137,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,385.68, 804,578.50 and 137,027.32 is: 205,540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,385.68 : 804,578.50 = 137,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,385.68/804,578.50 = 137,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,385.68x = 804,578.50 × 137,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,385.68x = 110,249,235,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,249,235,584.62/536,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,540.97

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