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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,105.68, 828,159.03 and 173,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,105.68, 828,159.03 and 173,056.06 is: 259,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,105.68 : 828,159.03 = 173,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,105.68/828,159.03 = 173,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,105.68x = 828,159.03 × 173,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,105.68x = 143,317,933,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,317,933,779.15/552,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,584.24

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