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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,017.30, 888,171.82 and 171,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,017.30, 888,171.82 and 171,335.70 is: 257,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,017.30 : 888,171.82 = 171,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,017.30/888,171.82 = 171,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,017.30x = 888,171.82 × 171,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,017.30x = 152,175,540,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,175,540,499.97/592,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,045.77

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