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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,144.86, 930,050.75 and 170,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,144.86, 930,050.75 and 170,758.73 is: 256,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,144.86 : 930,050.75 = 170,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,144.86/930,050.75 = 170,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,144.86x = 930,050.75 × 170,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,144.86x = 158,814,280,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,814,280,255.29/620,144.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,092.23

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