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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,142.44, 828,189.90 and 173,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,142.44, 828,189.90 and 173,055.42 is: 259,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,142.44 : 828,189.90 = 173,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,142.44/828,189.90 = 173,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,142.44x = 828,189.90 × 173,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,142.44x = 143,322,750,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,322,750,984.26/552,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,575.68

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