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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,935.74, 630,166.05 and 170,617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,935.74, 630,166.05 and 170,617.74 is: 256,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,935.74 : 630,166.05 = 170,617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,935.74/630,166.05 = 170,617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,935.74x = 630,166.05 × 170,617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,935.74x = 107,517,507,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,517,507,275.73/419,935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,033.24

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