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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,789.78, 928,185.48 and 169,514.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,789.78, 928,185.48 and 169,514.57 is: 254,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,789.78 : 928,185.48 = 169,514.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,789.78/928,185.48 = 169,514.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,789.78x = 928,185.48 × 169,514.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,789.78x = 157,340,964,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,340,964,842.91/618,789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,272.08

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