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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,170.16, 931,775.96 and 171,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,170.16, 931,775.96 and 171,853.40 is: 257,785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,170.16 : 931,775.96 = 171,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,170.16/931,775.96 = 171,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,170.16x = 931,775.96 × 171,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,170.16x = 160,128,868,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,128,868,234.44/621,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,785.83

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