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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,467.20, 926,200.80 and 174,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,467.20, 926,200.80 and 174,235.20 is: 261,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,467.20 : 926,200.80 = 174,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,467.20/926,200.80 = 174,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,467.20x = 926,200.80 × 174,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,467.20x = 161,376,781,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,376,781,628.16/617,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,352.80

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