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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,096.80, 826,676.01 and 172,069.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,096.80, 826,676.01 and 172,069.89 is: 258,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,096.80 : 826,676.01 = 172,069.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,096.80/826,676.01 = 172,069.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,096.80x = 826,676.01 × 172,069.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,096.80x = 142,246,047,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,246,047,006.30/551,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,114.45

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