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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,158.58, 933,237.34 and 172,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,158.58, 933,237.34 and 172,879.23 is: 259,318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,158.58 : 933,237.34 = 172,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,158.58/933,237.34 = 172,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,158.58x = 933,237.34 × 172,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,158.58x = 161,337,352,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,337,352,746.45/622,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,318.70

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