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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,076.80, 888,230.40 and 171,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,076.80, 888,230.40 and 171,366.40 is: 257,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,076.80 : 888,230.40 = 171,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,076.80/888,230.40 = 171,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,076.80x = 888,230.40 × 171,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,076.80x = 152,212,846,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,212,846,018.56/592,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,082.94

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