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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,394.50, 929,089.96 and 170,115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,394.50, 929,089.96 and 170,115.78 is: 255,173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,394.50 : 929,089.96 = 170,115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,394.50/929,089.96 = 170,115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,394.50x = 929,089.96 × 170,115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,394.50x = 158,052,863,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,052,863,235.57/619,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,173.18

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