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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,176.10, 801,264.15 and 160,199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,176.10, 801,264.15 and 160,199.10 is: 240,298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,176.10 : 801,264.15 = 160,199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,176.10/801,264.15 = 160,199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,176.10x = 801,264.15 × 160,199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,176.10x = 128,361,795,692.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,361,795,692.27/534,176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,298.65

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