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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,101.29, 931,670.27 and 171,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,101.29, 931,670.27 and 171,825.88 is: 257,743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,101.29 : 931,670.27 = 171,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,101.29/931,670.27 = 171,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,101.29x = 931,670.27 × 171,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,101.29x = 160,085,064,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,085,064,012.59/621,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,743.89

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