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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,773.80, 802,160.70 and 179,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,773.80, 802,160.70 and 179,669.80 is: 269,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,773.80 : 802,160.70 = 179,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,773.80/802,160.70 = 179,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,773.80x = 802,160.70 × 179,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,773.80x = 144,124,052,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,124,052,536.86/534,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,504.70

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