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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,189.27, 931,804.76 and 171,872.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,189.27, 931,804.76 and 171,872.55 is: 257,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,189.27 : 931,804.76 = 171,872.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,189.27/931,804.76 = 171,872.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,189.27x = 931,804.76 × 171,872.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,189.27x = 160,151,660,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,151,660,633.02/621,189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,814.60

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