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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,170.22, 855,014.37 and 170,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,170.22, 855,014.37 and 170,867.82 is: 256,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,170.22 : 855,014.37 = 170,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,170.22/855,014.37 = 170,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,170.22x = 855,014.37 × 170,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,170.22x = 146,094,441,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,094,441,470.57/570,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,229.52

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