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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,764.23, 638,646.39 and 173,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,764.23, 638,646.39 and 173,182.11 is: 259,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,764.23 : 638,646.39 = 173,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,764.23/638,646.39 = 173,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,764.23x = 638,646.39 × 173,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,764.23x = 110,602,129,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,602,129,364.08/425,764.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,773.18

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