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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,772.98, 928,160.21 and 169,497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,772.98, 928,160.21 and 169,497.73 is: 254,246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,772.98 : 928,160.21 = 169,497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,772.98/928,160.21 = 169,497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,772.98x = 928,160.21 × 169,497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,772.98x = 157,321,044,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,321,044,030.52/618,772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,246.79

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