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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,323.17, 853,955.55 and 169,967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,323.17, 853,955.55 and 169,967.25 is: 254,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,323.17 : 853,955.55 = 169,967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,323.17/853,955.55 = 169,967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,323.17x = 853,955.55 × 169,967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,323.17x = 145,144,476,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,144,476,455.74/569,323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,942.16

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