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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,048.20, 816,149.10 and 170,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,048.20, 816,149.10 and 170,032.20 is: 255,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,048.20 : 816,149.10 = 170,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,048.20/816,149.10 = 170,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,048.20x = 816,149.10 × 170,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,048.20x = 138,771,627,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,771,627,001.02/544,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,072.30

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