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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,573.78, 854,202.51 and 170,119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,573.78, 854,202.51 and 170,119.85 is: 255,132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,573.78 : 854,202.51 = 170,119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,573.78/854,202.51 = 170,119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,573.78x = 854,202.51 × 170,119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,573.78x = 145,316,798,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,316,798,599.81/569,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,132.53

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