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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,154.08, 933,230.59 and 172,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,154.08, 933,230.59 and 172,874.73 is: 259,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,154.08 : 933,230.59 = 172,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,154.08/933,230.59 = 172,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,154.08x = 933,230.59 × 172,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,154.08x = 161,331,985,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,331,985,841.80/622,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,311.95

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