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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,770, 965,691.90 and 170,443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,770, 965,691.90 and 170,443.06 is: 255,674.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,770 : 965,691.90 = 170,443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,770/965,691.90 = 170,443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,770x = 965,691.90 × 170,443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,770x = 164,595,482,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,595,482,453.21/643,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.36

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