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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,573.74, 932,268.33 and 172,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,573.74, 932,268.33 and 172,247.75 is: 258,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,573.74 : 932,268.33 = 172,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,573.74/932,268.33 = 172,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,573.74x = 932,268.33 × 172,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,573.74x = 160,581,122,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,581,122,238.76/621,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,346.05

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