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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,471.20, 965,206.80 and 170,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,471.20, 965,206.80 and 170,204.40 is: 255,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,471.20 : 965,206.80 = 170,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,471.20/965,206.80 = 170,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,471.20x = 965,206.80 × 170,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,471.20x = 164,282,444,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282,444,269.92/643,471.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,306.60

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