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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,237.72, 925,763.02 and 167,993.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,237.72, 925,763.02 and 167,993.59 is: 251,964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,237.72 : 925,763.02 = 167,993.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,237.72/925,763.02 = 167,993.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,237.72x = 925,763.02 × 167,993.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,237.72x = 155,522,253,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,522,253,219.04/617,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,964.92

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