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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,232.85, 925,755.73 and 167,988.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,232.85, 925,755.73 and 167,988.73 is: 251,957.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,232.85 : 925,755.73 = 167,988.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,232.85/925,755.73 = 167,988.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,232.85x = 925,755.73 × 167,988.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,232.85x = 155,516,528,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,516,528,425.71/617,232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,957.63

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