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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,615.33, 635,546.00 and 170,765.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,615.33, 635,546.00 and 170,765.34 is: 256,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,615.33 : 635,546.00 = 170,765.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,615.33/635,546.00 = 170,765.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,615.33x = 635,546.00 × 170,765.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,615.33x = 108,529,227,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,529,227,921.81/423,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,197.59

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