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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,325.80, 285,488.70 and 172,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,325.80, 285,488.70 and 172,829.80 is: 259,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,325.80 : 285,488.70 = 172,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,325.80/285,488.70 = 172,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,325.80x = 285,488.70 × 172,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,325.80x = 49,340,954,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,340,954,923.26/190,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,244.70

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