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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,179.63, 795,343.25 and 170,361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,179.63, 795,343.25 and 170,361.23 is: 255,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,179.63 : 795,343.25 = 170,361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,179.63/795,343.25 = 170,361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,179.63x = 795,343.25 × 170,361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,179.63x = 135,495,650,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,495,650,791.38/530,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,565.56

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