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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,231.62, 801,389.10 and 155,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,231.62, 801,389.10 and 155,158.55 is: 232,749.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,231.62 : 801,389.10 = 155,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,231.62/801,389.10 = 155,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,231.62x = 801,389.10 × 155,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,231.62x = 124,342,370,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342,370,741.81/534,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,749.93

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