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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,615.83, 635,546.75 and 170,765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,615.83, 635,546.75 and 170,765.84 is: 256,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,615.83 : 635,546.75 = 170,765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,615.83/635,546.75 = 170,765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,615.83x = 635,546.75 × 170,765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,615.83x = 108,529,673,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,529,673,769.19/423,615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,198.34

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