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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,007.60, 921,011.40 and 170,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,007.60, 921,011.40 and 170,775.60 is: 256,163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,007.60 : 921,011.40 = 170,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,007.60/921,011.40 = 170,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,007.60x = 921,011.40 × 170,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,007.60x = 157,286,274,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,286,274,441.84/614,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,163.40

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