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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,061.67, 825,209.44 and 170,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,061.67, 825,209.44 and 170,973.30 is: 256,496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,061.67 : 825,209.44 = 170,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,061.67/825,209.44 = 170,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,061.67x = 825,209.44 × 170,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,061.67x = 141,088,777,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,088,777,449.34/550,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,496.29

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