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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,787.26, 928,181.63 and 169,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,787.26, 928,181.63 and 169,512 is: 254,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,787.26 : 928,181.63 = 169,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,787.26/928,181.63 = 169,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,787.26x = 928,181.63 × 169,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,787.26x = 157,337,923,617
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,337,923,617/618,787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,268.20

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