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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,063.44, 825,112.44 and 170,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,063.44, 825,112.44 and 170,986.14 is: 256,484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,063.44 : 825,112.44 = 170,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,063.44/825,112.44 = 170,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,063.44x = 825,112.44 × 170,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,063.44x = 141,082,791,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,082,791,181.58/550,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,484.58

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