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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,239.28, 801,400.77 and 155,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,239.28, 801,400.77 and 155,166.30 is: 232,761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,239.28 : 801,400.77 = 155,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,239.28/801,400.77 = 155,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,239.28x = 801,400.77 × 155,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,239.28x = 124,350,392,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,350,392,298.05/534,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,761.61

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