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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,513.91, 804,895.34 and 157,419.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,513.91, 804,895.34 and 157,419.33 is: 236,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,513.91 : 804,895.34 = 157,419.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,513.91/804,895.34 = 157,419.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,513.91x = 804,895.34 × 157,419.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,513.91x = 126,706,084,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,706,084,355.83/536,513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,165.52

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