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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,108.41, 855,026.53 and 170,641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,108.41, 855,026.53 and 170,641.92 is: 255,922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,108.41 : 855,026.53 = 170,641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,108.41/855,026.53 = 170,641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,108.41x = 855,026.53 × 170,641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,108.41x = 145,903,368,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,903,368,303.53/570,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,922.15

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