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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,487.70, 917,231.55 and 168,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,487.70, 917,231.55 and 168,255.70 is: 252,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,487.70 : 917,231.55 = 168,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,487.70/917,231.55 = 168,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,487.70x = 917,231.55 × 168,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,487.70x = 154,329,436,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,329,436,507.34/611,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,383.55

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