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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,247.78, 931,872.89 and 171,969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,247.78, 931,872.89 and 171,969.94 is: 257,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,247.78 : 931,872.89 = 171,969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,247.78/931,872.89 = 171,969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,247.78x = 931,872.89 × 171,969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,247.78x = 160,254,124,980.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,254,124,980.93/621,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,955.25

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