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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,788.76, 928,183.87 and 169,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,788.76, 928,183.87 and 169,513.50 is: 254,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,788.76 : 928,183.87 = 169,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,788.76/928,183.87 = 169,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,788.76x = 928,183.87 × 169,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,788.76x = 157,339,696,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,339,696,447.25/618,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,270.45

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