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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,039.70, 816,136.35 and 170,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,039.70, 816,136.35 and 170,023.70 is: 255,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,039.70 : 816,136.35 = 170,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,039.70/816,136.35 = 170,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,039.70x = 816,136.35 × 170,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,039.70x = 138,762,521,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,762,521,931.50/544,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,059.55

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