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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,161.59, 969,168.66 and 172,883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,161.59, 969,168.66 and 172,883.45 is: 259,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,161.59 : 969,168.66 = 172,883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,161.59/969,168.66 = 172,883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,161.59x = 969,168.66 × 172,883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,161.59x = 167,553,216,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,553,216,726.83/646,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,305.44

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