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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,288.44, 313,932.30 and 172,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,288.44, 313,932.30 and 172,202.44 is: 258,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,288.44 : 313,932.30 = 172,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,288.44/313,932.30 = 172,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,288.44x = 313,932.30 × 172,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,288.44x = 54,059,908,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,059,908,054.81/209,288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,303.36

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