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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,013.04, 975,022.62 and 170,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,013.04, 975,022.62 and 170,239.84 is: 255,360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,013.04 : 975,022.62 = 170,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,013.04/975,022.62 = 170,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,013.04x = 975,022.62 × 170,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,013.04x = 165,987,694,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,987,694,825.18/650,013.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,360.56

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