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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,053.46, 795,067.77 and 170,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,053.46, 795,067.77 and 170,223.62 is: 255,331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,053.46 : 795,067.77 = 170,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,053.46/795,067.77 = 170,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,053.46x = 795,067.77 × 170,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,053.46x = 135,339,309,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,339,309,979.39/530,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,331.44

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