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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,171.97, 931,778.67 and 171,855.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,171.97, 931,778.67 and 171,855.19 is: 257,788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,171.97 : 931,778.67 = 171,855.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,171.97/931,778.67 = 171,855.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,171.97x = 931,778.67 × 171,855.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,171.97x = 160,131,000,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,131,000,370.80/621,171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,788.52

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