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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,110.63, 805,231.53 and 177,056.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,110.63, 805,231.53 and 177,056.79 is: 265,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,110.63 : 805,231.53 = 177,056.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,110.63/805,231.53 = 177,056.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,110.63x = 805,231.53 × 177,056.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,110.63x = 142,571,706,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,571,706,888.97/537,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,441.98

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