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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,295.89, 928,945.23 and 170,022.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,295.89, 928,945.23 and 170,022.91 is: 255,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,295.89 : 928,945.23 = 170,022.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,295.89/928,945.23 = 170,022.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,295.89x = 928,945.23 × 170,022.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,295.89x = 157,941,971,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941,971,235.22/619,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,034.75

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