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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,205.44, 819,308.16 and 172,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,205.44, 819,308.16 and 172,228.44 is: 258,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,205.44 : 819,308.16 = 172,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,205.44/819,308.16 = 172,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,205.44x = 819,308.16 × 172,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,205.44x = 141,108,165,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,108,165,414.93/546,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,342.66

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