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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,833.70, 922,250.55 and 171,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,833.70, 922,250.55 and 171,601.70 is: 257,402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,833.70 : 922,250.55 = 171,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,833.70/922,250.55 = 171,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,833.70x = 922,250.55 × 171,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,833.70x = 158,259,762,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,259,762,205.94/614,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,402.55

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