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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,493, 926,109.89 and 174,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,493, 926,109.89 and 174,157.32 is: 261,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,493 : 926,109.89 = 174,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,493/926,109.89 = 174,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,493x = 926,109.89 × 174,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,493x = 161,288,815,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,288,815,597.11/617,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,199.42

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