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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,094.02, 975,183.82 and 170,333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,094.02, 975,183.82 and 170,333.57 is: 255,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,094.02 : 975,183.82 = 170,333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,094.02/975,183.82 = 170,333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,094.02x = 975,183.82 × 170,333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,094.02x = 166,106,538,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,106,538,951.68/650,094.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,511.56

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