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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,121.40, 888,181.02 and 171,396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,121.40, 888,181.02 and 171,396.60 is: 257,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,121.40 : 888,181.02 = 171,396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,121.40/888,181.02 = 171,396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,121.40x = 888,181.02 × 171,396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,121.40x = 152,231,207,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,231,207,012.53/592,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,094.59

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