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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,821.53, 928,233.15 and 169,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,821.53, 928,233.15 and 169,546.30 is: 254,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,821.53 : 928,233.15 = 169,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,821.53/928,233.15 = 169,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,821.53x = 928,233.15 × 169,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,821.53x = 157,378,496,119.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,378,496,119.85/618,821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,319.68

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