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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,905.64, 964,423.26 and 169,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,905.64, 964,423.26 and 169,623.72 is: 254,452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,905.64 : 964,423.26 = 169,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,905.64/964,423.26 = 169,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,905.64x = 964,423.26 × 169,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,905.64x = 163,589,061,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,589,061,015.73/642,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,452.68

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