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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,321.76, 921,420.36 and 164,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,321.76, 921,420.36 and 164,984.23 is: 247,459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,321.76 : 921,420.36 = 164,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,321.76/921,420.36 = 164,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,321.76x = 921,420.36 × 164,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,321.76x = 152,019,828,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,019,828,600.92/614,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,459.62

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