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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,059.16, 969,012.42 and 172,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,059.16, 969,012.42 and 172,781.20 is: 259,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,059.16 : 969,012.42 = 172,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,059.16/969,012.42 = 172,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,059.16x = 969,012.42 × 172,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,059.16x = 167,427,128,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,427,128,742.50/646,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,151.39

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