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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,166.02, 801,369.03 and 179,170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,166.02, 801,369.03 and 179,170.95 is: 268,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,166.02 : 801,369.03 = 179,170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,166.02/801,369.03 = 179,170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,166.02x = 801,369.03 × 179,170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,166.02x = 143,582,050,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,582,050,405.68/534,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,796.68

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