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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,151.78, 795,055.95 and 175,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,151.78, 795,055.95 and 175,080.18 is: 262,563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,151.78 : 795,055.95 = 175,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,151.78/795,055.95 = 175,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,151.78x = 795,055.95 × 175,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,151.78x = 139,198,538,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,198,538,836.07/530,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,563.56

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