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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,023.61, 634,387.59 and 170,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,023.61, 634,387.59 and 170,238.50 is: 255,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,023.61 : 634,387.59 = 170,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,023.61/634,387.59 = 170,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,023.61x = 634,387.59 × 170,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,023.61x = 107,997,188,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,997,188,568.28/423,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,298.25

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