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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,005.60, 921,008.40 and 170,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,005.60, 921,008.40 and 170,773.60 is: 256,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,005.60 : 921,008.40 = 170,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,005.60/921,008.40 = 170,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,005.60x = 921,008.40 × 170,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,005.60x = 157,283,920,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,283,920,098.24/614,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,160.40

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