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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,150.91, 736,848.98 and 171,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,150.91, 736,848.98 and 171,307.37 is: 257,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,150.91 : 736,848.98 = 171,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,150.91/736,848.98 = 171,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,150.91x = 736,848.98 × 171,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,150.91x = 126,227,663,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,227,663,539.36/491,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,003.83

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