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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,150.22, 793,834.68 and 174,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,150.22, 793,834.68 and 174,185.54 is: 261,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,150.22 : 793,834.68 = 174,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,150.22/793,834.68 = 174,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,150.22x = 793,834.68 × 174,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,150.22x = 138,274,522,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,274,522,406.53/529,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,314.31

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