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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,466.70, 926,200.05 and 174,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,466.70, 926,200.05 and 174,234.70 is: 261,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,466.70 : 926,200.05 = 174,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,466.70/926,200.05 = 174,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,466.70x = 926,200.05 × 174,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,466.70x = 161,376,187,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,376,187,851.74/617,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,352.05

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