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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,235.32, 925,759.42 and 167,991.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,235.32, 925,759.42 and 167,991.19 is: 251,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,235.32 : 925,759.42 = 167,991.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,235.32/925,759.42 = 167,991.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,235.32x = 925,759.42 × 167,991.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,235.32x = 155,519,423,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,519,423,885.13/617,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,961.32

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