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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,974.28, 886,331.82 and 170,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,974.28, 886,331.82 and 170,158.76 is: 255,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,974.28 : 886,331.82 = 170,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,974.28/886,331.82 = 170,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,974.28x = 886,331.82 × 170,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,974.28x = 150,817,123,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,817,123,439.74/590,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,200.82

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