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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,166.59, 924,239.88 and 237,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,166.59, 924,239.88 and 237,169.61 is: 355,750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,166.59 : 924,239.88 = 237,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,166.59/924,239.88 = 237,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,166.59x = 924,239.88 × 237,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,166.59x = 219,201,611,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,201,611,886.05/616,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,750.56

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