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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,284.44, 801,242.14 and 155,102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,284.44, 801,242.14 and 155,102.36 is: 232,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,284.44 : 801,242.14 = 155,102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,284.44/801,242.14 = 155,102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,284.44x = 801,242.14 × 155,102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,284.44x = 124,274,546,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,274,546,845.45/534,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,599.97

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