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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,019.12, 968,954.74 and 172,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,019.12, 968,954.74 and 172,741.39 is: 259,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,019.12 : 968,954.74 = 172,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,019.12/968,954.74 = 172,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,019.12x = 968,954.74 × 172,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,019.12x = 167,378,583,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,378,583,789.92/646,019.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,092.31

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