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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,095.42, 828,143.23 and 173,016.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,095.42, 828,143.23 and 173,016.03 is: 259,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,095.42 : 828,143.23 = 173,016.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,095.42/828,143.23 = 173,016.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,095.42x = 828,143.23 × 173,016.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,095.42x = 143,282,053,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,282,053,925.98/552,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,524.08

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