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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,129.60, 1,005,194.40 and 171,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,129.60, 1,005,194.40 and 171,493.60 is: 257,240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,129.60 : 1,005,194.40 = 171,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,129.60/1,005,194.40 = 171,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,129.60x = 1,005,194.40 × 171,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,129.60x = 172,384,406,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,384,406,355.84/670,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,240.40

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