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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,171.49, 795,312.52 and 170,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,171.49, 795,312.52 and 170,251.44 is: 255,394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,171.49 : 795,312.52 = 170,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,171.49/795,312.52 = 170,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,171.49x = 795,312.52 × 170,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,171.49x = 135,403,099,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,403,099,329.64/530,171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,394.91

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