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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,188.14, 801,323.71 and 155,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,188.14, 801,323.71 and 155,115.13 is: 232,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,188.14 : 801,323.71 = 155,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,188.14/801,323.71 = 155,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,188.14x = 801,323.71 × 155,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,188.14x = 124,297,430,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,297,430,673.16/534,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,684.74

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