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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,098.76, 786,120.35 and 169,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,098.76, 786,120.35 and 169,112.82 is: 253,660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,098.76 : 786,120.35 = 169,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,098.76/786,120.35 = 169,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,098.76x = 786,120.35 × 169,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,098.76x = 132,943,030,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,943,030,653.32/524,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,660.26

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