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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,169.80, 892,761.96 and 174,454.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,169.80, 892,761.96 and 174,454.18 is: 261,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,169.80 : 892,761.96 = 174,454.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,169.80/892,761.96 = 174,454.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,169.80x = 892,761.96 × 174,454.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,169.80x = 155,746,055,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,746,055,666.99/595,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,683.40

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