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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,502.93, 926,124.80 and 174,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,502.93, 926,124.80 and 174,167.25 is: 261,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,502.93 : 926,124.80 = 174,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,502.93/926,124.80 = 174,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,502.93x = 926,124.80 × 174,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,502.93x = 161,300,608,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,300,608,701.96/617,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,214.32

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