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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,525, 924,787.50 and 173,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,525, 924,787.50 and 173,293 is: 259,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,525 : 924,787.50 = 173,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,525/924,787.50 = 173,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,525x = 924,787.50 × 173,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,525x = 160,259,200,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,259,200,237.50/616,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,939.50

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