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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,189.08, 933,301.44 and 172,942.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,189.08, 933,301.44 and 172,942.83 is: 259,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,189.08 : 933,301.44 = 172,942.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,189.08/933,301.44 = 172,942.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,189.08x = 933,301.44 × 172,942.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,189.08x = 161,407,792,276.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,407,792,276.68/622,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,419.20

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