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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,254.30, 924,381.45 and 172,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,254.30, 924,381.45 and 172,964.70 is: 259,447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,254.30 : 924,381.45 = 172,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,254.30/924,381.45 = 172,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,254.30x = 924,381.45 × 172,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,254.30x = 159,885,360,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,885,360,184.82/616,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,447.05

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