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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,236.68, 970,854.18 and 173,922.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,236.68, 970,854.18 and 173,922.05 is: 260,882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,236.68 : 970,854.18 = 173,922.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,236.68/970,854.18 = 173,922.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,236.68x = 970,854.18 × 173,922.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,236.68x = 168,852,949,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,852,949,236.67/647,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,882.85

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