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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,170.81, 857,657.96 and 192,960.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,170.81, 857,657.96 and 192,960.53 is: 289,239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,170.81 : 857,657.96 = 192,960.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,170.81/857,657.96 = 192,960.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,170.81x = 857,657.96 × 192,960.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,170.81x = 165,494,133,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,494,133,555.52/572,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,239.04

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