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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,007.79, 634,478.04 and 170,109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,007.79, 634,478.04 and 170,109.99 is: 255,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,007.79 : 634,478.04 = 170,109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,007.79/634,478.04 = 170,109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,007.79x = 634,478.04 × 170,109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,007.79x = 107,931,053,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,931,053,039.62/423,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,151.46

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