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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,191.20, 801,286.80 and 160,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,191.20, 801,286.80 and 160,214.20 is: 240,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,191.20 : 801,286.80 = 160,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,191.20/801,286.80 = 160,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,191.20x = 801,286.80 × 160,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,191.20x = 128,377,523,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,377,523,632.56/534,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,321.30

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