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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,244.08, 823,954.95 and 170,075.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,244.08, 823,954.95 and 170,075.67 is: 255,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,244.08 : 823,954.95 = 170,075.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,244.08/823,954.95 = 170,075.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,244.08x = 823,954.95 × 170,075.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,244.08x = 140,134,690,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,134,690,171.07/549,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,141.01

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