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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,150.72, 854,985.12 and 170,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,150.72, 854,985.12 and 170,848.32 is: 256,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,150.72 : 854,985.12 = 170,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,150.72/854,985.12 = 170,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,150.72x = 854,985.12 × 170,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,150.72x = 146,072,771,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,072,771,377.00/570,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,200.28

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