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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,827.56, 928,242.06 and 169,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,827.56, 928,242.06 and 169,552.24 is: 254,328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,827.56 : 928,242.06 = 169,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,827.56/928,242.06 = 169,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,827.56x = 928,242.06 × 169,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,827.56x = 157,385,520,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,385,520,535.21/618,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,328.56

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