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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,548.08, 854,292.72 and 170,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,548.08, 854,292.72 and 170,192.16 is: 255,279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,548.08 : 854,292.72 = 170,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,548.08/854,292.72 = 170,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,548.08x = 854,292.72 × 170,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,548.08x = 145,393,923,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,393,923,289.08/569,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,279.45

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