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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,232.62, 801,390.60 and 155,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,232.62, 801,390.60 and 155,159.55 is: 232,751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,232.62 : 801,390.60 = 155,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,232.62/801,390.60 = 155,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,232.62x = 801,390.60 × 155,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,232.62x = 124,343,404,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,343,404,870.23/534,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,751.43

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