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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,609.08, 635,536.60 and 170,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,609.08, 635,536.60 and 170,759.08 is: 256,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,609.08 : 635,536.60 = 170,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,609.08/635,536.60 = 170,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,609.08x = 635,536.60 × 170,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,609.08x = 108,523,645,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,523,645,122.33/423,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,188.19

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