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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,001.96, 800,878.34 and 154,820.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,001.96, 800,878.34 and 154,820.93 is: 232,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,001.96 : 800,878.34 = 154,820.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,001.96/800,878.34 = 154,820.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,001.96x = 800,878.34 × 154,820.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,001.96x = 123,992,728,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,992,728,801.61/534,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,195.27

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