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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,253.70, 825,499.38 and 171,167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,253.70, 825,499.38 and 171,167.22 is: 256,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,253.70 : 825,499.38 = 171,167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,253.70/825,499.38 = 171,167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,253.70x = 825,499.38 × 171,167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,253.70x = 141,298,433,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,298,433,986.32/550,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,787.79

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