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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,245.05, 611,105.72 and 170,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,245.05, 611,105.72 and 170,567.91 is: 255,951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,245.05 : 611,105.72 = 170,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,245.05/611,105.72 = 170,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,245.05x = 611,105.72 × 170,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,245.05x = 104,235,024,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,235,024,596.61/407,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,951.61

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