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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,417.50, 825,744.78 and 171,330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,417.50, 825,744.78 and 171,330.21 is: 257,032.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,417.50 : 825,744.78 = 171,330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,417.50/825,744.78 = 171,330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,417.50x = 825,744.78 × 171,330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,417.50x = 141,475,026,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,475,026,563.80/550,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,032.21

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