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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,149.24, 828,234.22 and 173,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,149.24, 828,234.22 and 173,061.60 is: 259,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,149.24 : 828,234.22 = 173,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,149.24/828,234.22 = 173,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,149.24x = 828,234.22 × 173,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,149.24x = 143,335,539,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,335,539,287.95/552,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,595.65

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