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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,041.70, 816,139.35 and 170,025.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,041.70, 816,139.35 and 170,025.70 is: 255,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,041.70 : 816,139.35 = 170,025.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,041.70/816,139.35 = 170,025.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,041.70x = 816,139.35 × 170,025.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,041.70x = 138,764,664,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,764,664,281.30/544,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,062.55

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