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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,184.62, 795,332.16 and 170,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,184.62, 795,332.16 and 170,264.54 is: 255,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,184.62 : 795,332.16 = 170,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,184.62/795,332.16 = 170,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,184.62x = 795,332.16 × 170,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,184.62x = 135,416,864,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,416,864,369.61/530,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,414.55

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