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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,227.39, 823,882.56 and 170,186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,227.39, 823,882.56 and 170,186.37 is: 255,292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,227.39 : 823,882.56 = 170,186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,227.39/823,882.56 = 170,186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,227.39x = 823,882.56 × 170,186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,227.39x = 140,213,578,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,213,578,464.95/549,227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,292.40

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