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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,611.58, 635,540.36 and 170,761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,611.58, 635,540.36 and 170,761.58 is: 256,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,611.58 : 635,540.36 = 170,761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,611.58/635,540.36 = 170,761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,611.58x = 635,540.36 × 170,761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,611.58x = 108,525,871,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,525,871,995.86/423,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,191.94

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