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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,842.09, 654,995.54 and 170,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,842.09, 654,995.54 and 170,291.21 is: 255,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,842.09 : 654,995.54 = 170,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,842.09/654,995.54 = 170,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,842.09x = 654,995.54 × 170,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,842.09x = 111,539,978,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,539,978,924.77/436,842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,332.49

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