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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,812, 806,718.06 and 163,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,812, 806,718.06 and 163,835 is: 245,752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,812 : 806,718.06 = 163,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,812/806,718.06 = 163,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,812x = 806,718.06 × 163,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,812x = 132,168,653,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,168,653,360.10/537,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,752.52

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