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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,042.59, 939,080.06 and 170,637.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,042.59, 939,080.06 and 170,637.57 is: 255,960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,042.59 : 939,080.06 = 170,637.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,042.59/939,080.06 = 170,637.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,042.59x = 939,080.06 × 170,637.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,042.59x = 160,242,339,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,242,339,473.85/626,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,960.76

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