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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,271.43, 801,222.62 and 155,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,271.43, 801,222.62 and 155,089.37 is: 232,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,271.43 : 801,222.62 = 155,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,271.43/801,222.62 = 155,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,271.43x = 801,222.62 × 155,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,271.43x = 124,261,111,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,261,111,365.55/534,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,580.49

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