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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,309.32, 801,229.08 and 160,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,309.32, 801,229.08 and 160,244.84 is: 240,296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,309.32 : 801,229.08 = 160,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,309.32/801,229.08 = 160,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,309.32x = 801,229.08 × 160,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,309.32x = 128,392,825,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,392,825,727.95/534,309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,296.81

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