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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,994.42, 786,144.72 and 169,000.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,994.42, 786,144.72 and 169,000.58 is: 253,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,994.42 : 786,144.72 = 169,000.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,994.42/786,144.72 = 169,000.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,994.42x = 786,144.72 × 169,000.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,994.42x = 132,858,913,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,858,913,643.94/523,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,550.25

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