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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,049.54, 795,061.99 and 170,219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,049.54, 795,061.99 and 170,219.67 is: 255,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,049.54 : 795,061.99 = 170,219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,049.54/795,061.99 = 170,219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,049.54x = 795,061.99 × 170,219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,049.54x = 135,335,189,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,335,189,567.34/530,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,325.55

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