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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,835.96, 383,883.54 and 172,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,835.96, 383,883.54 and 172,555 is: 258,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,835.96 : 383,883.54 = 172,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,835.96/383,883.54 = 172,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,835.96x = 383,883.54 × 172,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,835.96x = 66,241,024,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,241,024,244.70/255,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,919.91

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