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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,223.04, 655,834.56 and 170,796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,223.04, 655,834.56 and 170,796.71 is: 256,195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,223.04 : 655,834.56 = 170,796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,223.04/655,834.56 = 170,796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,223.04x = 655,834.56 × 170,796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,223.04x = 112,014,384,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,014,384,298.31/437,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,195.07

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