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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,163.60, 638,802.60 and 173,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,163.60, 638,802.60 and 173,335.60 is: 259,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,163.60 : 638,802.60 = 173,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,163.60/638,802.60 = 173,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,163.60x = 638,802.60 × 173,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,163.60x = 110,727,231,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,727,231,952.56/426,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,823.30

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