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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,508.68, 926,133.42 and 174,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,508.68, 926,133.42 and 174,173 is: 261,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,508.68 : 926,133.42 = 174,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,508.68/926,133.42 = 174,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,508.68x = 926,133.42 × 174,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,508.68x = 161,307,436,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,307,436,161.66/617,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,222.95

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