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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,239.07, 823,947.44 and 170,070.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,239.07, 823,947.44 and 170,070.67 is: 255,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,239.07 : 823,947.44 = 170,070.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,239.07/823,947.44 = 170,070.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,239.07x = 823,947.44 × 170,070.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,239.07x = 140,129,293,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,129,293,165.59/549,239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,133.51

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