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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,163.30, 316,008.63 and 172,768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,163.30, 316,008.63 and 172,768.84 is: 258,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,163.30 : 316,008.63 = 172,768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,163.30/316,008.63 = 172,768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,163.30x = 316,008.63 × 172,768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,163.30x = 54,596,444,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,596,444,830.10/211,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,550.82

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