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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,404.20, 917,106.30 and 168,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,404.20, 917,106.30 and 168,172.20 is: 252,258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,404.20 : 917,106.30 = 168,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,404.20/917,106.30 = 168,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,404.20x = 917,106.30 × 168,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,404.20x = 154,231,784,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,231,784,104.86/611,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,258.30

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