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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,224.27, 828,346.77 and 173,136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,224.27, 828,346.77 and 173,136.59 is: 259,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,224.27 : 828,346.77 = 173,136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,224.27/828,346.77 = 173,136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,224.27x = 828,346.77 × 173,136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,224.27x = 143,417,138,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,417,138,719.33/552,224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,708.14

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