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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,153.63, 655,292.68 and 170,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,153.63, 655,292.68 and 170,547.35 is: 255,650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,153.63 : 655,292.68 = 170,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,153.63/655,292.68 = 170,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,153.63x = 655,292.68 × 170,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,153.63x = 111,758,426,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,758,426,345.57/437,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,650.23

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