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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,119.75, 888,327.59 and 171,395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,119.75, 888,327.59 and 171,395.63 is: 257,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,119.75 : 888,327.59 = 171,395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,119.75/888,327.59 = 171,395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,119.75x = 888,327.59 × 171,395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,119.75x = 152,255,461,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,255,461,635.82/592,119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,136.27

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