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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,103.36, 891,193.92 and 173,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,103.36, 891,193.92 and 173,344 is: 260,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,103.36 : 891,193.92 = 173,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,103.36/891,193.92 = 173,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,103.36x = 891,193.92 × 173,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,103.36x = 154,483,118,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483,118,868.48/594,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,027.34

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