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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,238.07, 823,945.94 and 170,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,238.07, 823,945.94 and 170,069.67 is: 255,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,238.07 : 823,945.94 = 170,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,238.07/823,945.94 = 170,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,238.07x = 823,945.94 × 170,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,238.07x = 140,128,213,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,128,213,263.29/549,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,132.01

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