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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,233.12, 925,756.13 and 167,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,233.12, 925,756.13 and 167,989 is: 251,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,233.12 : 925,756.13 = 167,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,233.12/925,756.13 = 167,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,233.12x = 925,756.13 × 167,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,233.12x = 155,516,846,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,516,846,522.57/617,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,958.04

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