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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,843.70, 922,265.55 and 171,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,843.70, 922,265.55 and 171,611.70 is: 257,417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,843.70 : 922,265.55 = 171,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,843.70/922,265.55 = 171,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,843.70x = 922,265.55 × 171,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,843.70x = 158,271,558,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,271,558,886.94/614,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,417.55

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