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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,549.58, 804,948.84 and 157,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,549.58, 804,948.84 and 157,455 is: 236,219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,549.58 : 804,948.84 = 157,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,549.58/804,948.84 = 157,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,549.58x = 804,948.84 × 157,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,549.58x = 126,743,219,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,743,219,602.20/536,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,219.03

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