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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,663.33, 965,542.38 and 170,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,663.33, 965,542.38 and 170,345.50 is: 255,530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,663.33 : 965,542.38 = 170,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,663.33/965,542.38 = 170,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,663.33x = 965,542.38 × 170,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,663.33x = 164,475,799,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,475,799,492.29/643,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,530.79

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