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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,615.58, 635,546.36 and 170,765.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,615.58, 635,546.36 and 170,765.58 is: 256,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,615.58 : 635,546.36 = 170,765.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,615.58/635,546.36 = 170,765.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,615.58x = 635,546.36 × 170,765.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,615.58x = 108,529,442,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,529,442,782.29/423,615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,197.95

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