Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,509.68, 926,134.92 and 174,174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 617,509.68, 926,134.92 and 174,174 is: 261,224.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,509.68 : 926,134.92 = 174,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,509.68/926,134.92 = 174,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,509.68x = 926,134.92 × 174,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,509.68x = 161,308,623,556.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,308,623,556.08/617,509.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,224.45
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