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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,413.77, 804,661.86 and 152,156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,413.77, 804,661.86 and 152,156.04 is: 228,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,413.77 : 804,661.86 = 152,156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,413.77/804,661.86 = 152,156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,413.77x = 804,661.86 × 152,156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,413.77x = 122,434,162,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,434,162,156.63/536,413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,245.75

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