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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,124.80, 801,187.20 and 179,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,124.80, 801,187.20 and 179,020.80 is: 268,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,124.80 : 801,187.20 = 179,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,124.80/801,187.20 = 179,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,124.80x = 801,187.20 × 179,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,124.80x = 143,429,173,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,429,173,493.76/534,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,531.20

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