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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,145.80, 801,218.70 and 179,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,145.80, 801,218.70 and 179,041.80 is: 268,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,145.80 : 801,218.70 = 179,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,145.80/801,218.70 = 179,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,145.80x = 801,218.70 × 179,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,145.80x = 143,451,638,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,451,638,241.66/534,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,562.70

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