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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,173, 795,314.78 and 170,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,173, 795,314.78 and 170,252.94 is: 255,397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,173 : 795,314.78 = 170,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,173/795,314.78 = 170,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,173x = 795,314.78 × 170,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,173x = 135,404,679,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,404,679,520.45/530,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,397.16

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