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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,696.13, 635,535.96 and 170,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,696.13, 635,535.96 and 170,969.92 is: 256,451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,696.13 : 635,535.96 = 170,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,696.13/635,535.96 = 170,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,696.13x = 635,535.96 × 170,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,696.13x = 108,657,532,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,657,532,238.32/423,696.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,451.56

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