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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,056.36, 801,215.58 and 160,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,056.36, 801,215.58 and 160,079 is: 240,157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,056.36 : 801,215.58 = 160,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,056.36/801,215.58 = 160,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,056.36x = 801,215.58 × 160,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,056.36x = 128,257,788,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,257,788,830.82/534,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,157.78

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