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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,128.80, 801,193.20 and 179,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,128.80, 801,193.20 and 179,024.80 is: 268,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,128.80 : 801,193.20 = 179,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,128.80/801,193.20 = 179,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,128.80x = 801,193.20 × 179,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,128.80x = 143,433,452,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,433,452,391.36/534,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,537.20

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