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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,068.40, 816,102.60 and 170,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,068.40, 816,102.60 and 170,129.20 is: 255,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,068.40 : 816,102.60 = 170,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,068.40/816,102.60 = 170,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,068.40x = 816,102.60 × 170,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,068.40x = 138,842,882,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,842,882,455.92/544,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,193.80

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