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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,832.36, 800,873.10 and 154,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,832.36, 800,873.10 and 154,761 is: 232,177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,832.36 : 800,873.10 = 154,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,832.36/800,873.10 = 154,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,832.36x = 800,873.10 × 154,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,832.36x = 123,943,921,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,943,921,829.10/533,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,177.61

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