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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,773.27, 965,696.82 and 170,446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,773.27, 965,696.82 and 170,446.33 is: 255,679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,773.27 : 965,696.82 = 170,446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,773.27/965,696.82 = 170,446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,773.27x = 965,696.82 × 170,446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,773.27x = 164,599,478,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,599,478,861.67/643,773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,679.27

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