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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,119.25, 888,326.83 and 171,395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,119.25, 888,326.83 and 171,395.13 is: 257,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,119.25 : 888,326.83 = 171,395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,119.25/888,326.83 = 171,395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,119.25x = 888,326.83 × 171,395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,119.25x = 152,254,892,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,254,892,510.34/592,119.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,135.52

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