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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,501.06, 926,121.98 and 174,165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,501.06, 926,121.98 and 174,165.38 is: 261,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,501.06 : 926,121.98 = 174,165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,501.06/926,121.98 = 174,165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,501.06x = 926,121.98 × 174,165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,501.06x = 161,298,382,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,298,382,377.86/617,501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,211.51

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