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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,488.71, 926,103.47 and 174,153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,488.71, 926,103.47 and 174,153.03 is: 261,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,488.71 : 926,103.47 = 174,153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,488.71/926,103.47 = 174,153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,488.71x = 926,103.47 × 174,153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,488.71x = 161,283,726,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,283,726,007.42/617,488.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,193.00

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