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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,488.18, 926,102.67 and 174,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,488.18, 926,102.67 and 174,152.50 is: 261,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,488.18 : 926,102.67 = 174,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,488.18/926,102.67 = 174,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,488.18x = 926,102.67 × 174,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,488.18x = 161,283,095,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,283,095,237.18/617,488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,192.20

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