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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,176.62, 943,819.38 and 173,768.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,176.62, 943,819.38 and 173,768.04 is: 260,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,176.62 : 943,819.38 = 173,768.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,176.62/943,819.38 = 173,768.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,176.62x = 943,819.38 × 173,768.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,176.62x = 164,005,643,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,005,643,776.62/629,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,667.10

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