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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,165.70, 970,748.55 and 173,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,165.70, 970,748.55 and 173,898.90 is: 260,848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,165.70 : 970,748.55 = 173,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,165.70/970,748.55 = 173,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,165.70x = 970,748.55 × 173,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,165.70x = 168,812,105,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,812,105,021.60/647,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,848.35

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