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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,742.82, 929,618.31 and 170,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,742.82, 929,618.31 and 170,511.15 is: 255,767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,742.82 : 929,618.31 = 170,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,742.82/929,618.31 = 170,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,742.82x = 929,618.31 × 170,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,742.82x = 158,510,287,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,510,287,099.16/619,742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,767.85

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