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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,767.20, 796,150.80 and 156,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,767.20, 796,150.80 and 156,784.80 is: 235,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,767.20 : 796,150.80 = 156,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,767.20/796,150.80 = 156,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,767.20x = 796,150.80 × 156,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,767.20x = 124,824,343,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,824,343,947.84/530,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,177.20

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