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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,159.20, 970,738.80 and 173,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,159.20, 970,738.80 and 173,892.40 is: 260,838.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,159.20 : 970,738.80 = 173,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,159.20/970,738.80 = 173,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,159.20x = 970,738.80 × 173,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,159.20x = 168,804,099,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,804,099,705.12/647,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,838.60

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