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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,158.52, 801,316.96 and 155,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,158.52, 801,316.96 and 155,082.38 is: 232,646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,158.52 : 801,316.96 = 155,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,158.52/801,316.96 = 155,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,158.52x = 801,316.96 × 155,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,158.52x = 124,270,141,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,270,141,291.17/534,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,646.56

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