Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,796, 805,198.86 and 162,819
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 536,796, 805,198.86 and 162,819 is: 244,229.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,796 : 805,198.86 = 162,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,796/805,198.86 = 162,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,796x = 805,198.86 × 162,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,796x = 131,101,673,186.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,101,673,186.34/536,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,229.97
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