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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,004.60, 921,006.90 and 170,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,004.60, 921,006.90 and 170,772.60 is: 256,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,004.60 : 921,006.90 = 170,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,004.60/921,006.90 = 170,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,004.60x = 921,006.90 × 170,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,004.60x = 157,282,742,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282,742,930.94/614,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,158.90

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