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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,270.65, 634,899 and 170,544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,270.65, 634,899 and 170,544.98 is: 255,814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,270.65 : 634,899 = 170,544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,270.65/634,899 = 170,544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,270.65x = 634,899 × 170,544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,270.65x = 108,278,837,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,278,837,257.02/423,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,814.66

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