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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,170.80, 934,913.50 and 173,891.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,170.80, 934,913.50 and 173,891.28 is: 260,880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,170.80 : 934,913.50 = 173,891.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,170.80/934,913.50 = 173,891.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,170.80x = 934,913.50 × 173,891.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,170.80x = 162,573,305,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,573,305,204.28/623,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,880.81

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