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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,158.13, 828,213.11 and 173,070.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,158.13, 828,213.11 and 173,070.22 is: 259,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,158.13 : 828,213.11 = 173,070.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,158.13/828,213.11 = 173,070.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,158.13x = 828,213.11 × 173,070.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,158.13x = 143,339,024,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,339,024,907.38/552,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,597.78

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