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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,167.96, 966,178.08 and 170,890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,167.96, 966,178.08 and 170,890.24 is: 256,315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,167.96 : 966,178.08 = 170,890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,167.96/966,178.08 = 170,890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,167.96x = 966,178.08 × 170,890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,167.96x = 165,110,403,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,110,403,973.94/644,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,315.77

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