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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,207.80, 964,858.14 and 169,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,207.80, 964,858.14 and 169,887 is: 254,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,207.80 : 964,858.14 = 169,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,207.80/964,858.14 = 169,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,207.80x = 964,858.14 × 169,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,207.80x = 163,916,854,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,916,854,830.18/643,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,842.77

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