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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,465.70, 926,198.55 and 174,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,465.70, 926,198.55 and 174,233.70 is: 261,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,465.70 : 926,198.55 = 174,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,465.70/926,198.55 = 174,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,465.70x = 926,198.55 × 174,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,465.70x = 161,375,000,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,375,000,301.14/617,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,350.55

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