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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,066.13, 828,098.16 and 173,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,066.13, 828,098.16 and 173,015.89 is: 259,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,066.13 : 828,098.16 = 173,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,066.13/828,098.16 = 173,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,066.13x = 828,098.16 × 173,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,066.13x = 143,274,140,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,274,140,159.76/552,066.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,523.51

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