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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,177.10, 801,265.65 and 160,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,177.10, 801,265.65 and 160,200.10 is: 240,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,177.10 : 801,265.65 = 160,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,177.10/801,265.65 = 160,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,177.10x = 801,265.65 × 160,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,177.10x = 128,362,837,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,362,837,256.57/534,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,300.15

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