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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,170.97, 931,777.17 and 171,854.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,170.97, 931,777.17 and 171,854.19 is: 257,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,170.97 : 931,777.17 = 171,854.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,170.97/931,777.17 = 171,854.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,170.97x = 931,777.17 × 171,854.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,170.97x = 160,129,810,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,129,810,810.84/621,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,787.02

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