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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,231.60, 634,868.16 and 170,477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,231.60, 634,868.16 and 170,477.96 is: 255,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,231.60 : 634,868.16 = 170,477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,231.60/634,868.16 = 170,477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,231.60x = 634,868.16 × 170,477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,231.60x = 108,231,028,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,231,028,785.75/423,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,725.30

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