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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,085.52, 931,662.84 and 177,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,085.52, 931,662.84 and 177,842 is: 266,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,085.52 : 931,662.84 = 177,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,085.52/931,662.84 = 177,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,085.52x = 931,662.84 × 177,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,085.52x = 165,688,782,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,688,782,791.28/621,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,772.90

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