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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,861.33, 377,791.58 and 172,735.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,861.33, 377,791.58 and 172,735.67 is: 259,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,861.33 : 377,791.58 = 172,735.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,861.33/377,791.58 = 172,735.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,861.33x = 377,791.58 × 172,735.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,861.33x = 65,258,083,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258,083,067.98/251,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,103.22

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