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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,145.35, 930,051.50 and 170,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,145.35, 930,051.50 and 170,759.23 is: 256,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,145.35 : 930,051.50 = 170,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,145.35/930,051.50 = 170,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,145.35x = 930,051.50 × 170,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,145.35x = 158,814,878,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,814,878,000.35/620,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,092.99

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