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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,398.26, 921,752.94 and 171,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,398.26, 921,752.94 and 171,166.26 is: 256,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,398.26 : 921,752.94 = 171,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,398.26/921,752.94 = 171,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,398.26x = 921,752.94 × 171,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,398.26x = 157,773,003,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,773,003,383.80/614,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,792.72

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