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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,179.26, 934,926.24 and 173,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,179.26, 934,926.24 and 173,899.80 is: 260,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,179.26 : 934,926.24 = 173,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,179.26/934,926.24 = 173,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,179.26x = 934,926.24 × 173,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,179.26x = 162,583,486,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,583,486,150.75/623,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,893.61

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