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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,245.39, 931,764.29 and 172,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,245.39, 931,764.29 and 172,011.67 is: 257,988.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,245.39 : 931,764.29 = 172,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,245.39/931,764.29 = 172,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,245.39x = 931,764.29 × 172,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,245.39x = 160,274,331,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,274,331,569.26/621,245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,988.77

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