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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,125.93, 969,188.67 and 172,798.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,125.93, 969,188.67 and 172,798.99 is: 259,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,125.93 : 969,188.67 = 172,798.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,125.93/969,188.67 = 172,798.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,125.93x = 969,188.67 × 172,798.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,125.93x = 167,474,820,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,474,820,872.47/646,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,198.42

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