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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,332.23, 788,113.46 and 170,382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,332.23, 788,113.46 and 170,382.13 is: 255,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,332.23 : 788,113.46 = 170,382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,332.23/788,113.46 = 170,382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,332.23x = 788,113.46 × 170,382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,332.23x = 134,280,448,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,280,448,452.14/525,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,610.53

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