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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,870.25, 805,310.24 and 162,893.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,870.25, 805,310.24 and 162,893.25 is: 244,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,870.25 : 805,310.24 = 162,893.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,870.25/805,310.24 = 162,893.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,870.25x = 805,310.24 × 162,893.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,870.25x = 131,179,601,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,179,601,437.41/536,870.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,341.35

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