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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,255.59, 828,393.73 and 173,168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,255.59, 828,393.73 and 173,168.01 is: 259,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,255.59 : 828,393.73 = 173,168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,255.59/828,393.73 = 173,168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,255.59x = 828,393.73 × 173,168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,255.59x = 143,451,293,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,451,293,287.66/552,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,755.26

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