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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,219.12, 793,661.28 and 174,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,219.12, 793,661.28 and 174,154 is: 261,175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,219.12 : 793,661.28 = 174,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,219.12/793,661.28 = 174,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,219.12x = 793,661.28 × 174,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,219.12x = 138,219,286,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,219,286,557.12/529,219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,175.91

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