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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,129.68, 969,194.30 and 172,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,129.68, 969,194.30 and 172,802.75 is: 259,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,129.68 : 969,194.30 = 172,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,129.68/969,194.30 = 172,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,129.68x = 969,194.30 × 172,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,129.68x = 167,479,434,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,479,434,614.34/646,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,204.06

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