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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,180.63, 795,344.75 and 170,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,180.63, 795,344.75 and 170,362.23 is: 255,567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,180.63 : 795,344.75 = 170,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,180.63/795,344.75 = 170,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,180.63x = 795,344.75 × 170,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,180.63x = 135,496,705,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,496,705,228.79/530,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,567.06

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