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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,608.08, 635,535.10 and 170,758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,608.08, 635,535.10 and 170,758.08 is: 256,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,608.08 : 635,535.10 = 170,758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,608.08/635,535.10 = 170,758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,608.08x = 635,535.10 × 170,758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,608.08x = 108,522,753,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,522,753,448.61/423,608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,186.69

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