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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,666.14, 885,999.20 and 169,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,666.14, 885,999.20 and 169,942.02 is: 254,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,666.14 : 885,999.20 = 169,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,666.14/885,999.20 = 169,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,666.14x = 885,999.20 × 169,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,666.14x = 150,568,489,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,568,489,594.18/590,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,913.02

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