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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,217.78, 795,148.29 and 170,300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,217.78, 795,148.29 and 170,300.31 is: 255,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,217.78 : 795,148.29 = 170,300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,217.78/795,148.29 = 170,300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,217.78x = 795,148.29 × 170,300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,217.78x = 135,414,000,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,414,000,282.97/530,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,393.17

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