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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,171.72, 931,778.30 and 171,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,171.72, 931,778.30 and 171,854.94 is: 257,788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,171.72 : 931,778.30 = 171,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,171.72/931,778.30 = 171,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,171.72x = 931,778.30 × 171,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,171.72x = 160,130,702,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,130,702,980.53/621,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,788.14

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