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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,159.72, 793,848.92 and 174,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,159.72, 793,848.92 and 174,195.04 is: 261,328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,159.72 : 793,848.92 = 174,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,159.72/793,848.92 = 174,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,159.72x = 793,848.92 × 174,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,159.72x = 138,284,544,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,284,544,373.36/529,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,328.55

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