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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,014.04, 975,024.12 and 170,240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,014.04, 975,024.12 and 170,240.84 is: 255,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,014.04 : 975,024.12 = 170,240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,014.04/975,024.12 = 170,240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,014.04x = 975,024.12 × 170,240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,014.04x = 165,988,925,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,988,925,209.06/650,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,362.06

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