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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,123.72, 801,161.28 and 179,110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,123.72, 801,161.28 and 179,110.44 is: 268,657.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,123.72 : 801,161.28 = 179,110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,123.72/801,161.28 = 179,110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,123.72x = 801,161.28 × 179,110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,123.72x = 143,496,349,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,496,349,371.76/534,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,657.51

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