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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,509.54, 932,261.64 and 172,229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,509.54, 932,261.64 and 172,229.11 is: 258,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,509.54 : 932,261.64 = 172,229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,509.54/932,261.64 = 172,229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,509.54x = 932,261.64 × 172,229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,509.54x = 160,562,590,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,562,590,213.69/621,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,342.92

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