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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,033, 922,705.02 and 171,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,033, 922,705.02 and 171,801 is: 257,744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,033 : 922,705.02 = 171,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,033/922,705.02 = 171,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,033x = 922,705.02 × 171,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,033x = 158,521,645,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,521,645,141.02/615,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,744.94

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