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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,946.21, 886,289.69 and 170,130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,946.21, 886,289.69 and 170,130.69 is: 255,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,946.21 : 886,289.69 = 170,130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,946.21/886,289.69 = 170,130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,946.21x = 886,289.69 × 170,130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,946.21x = 150,785,075,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,785,075,648.93/590,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,158.72

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