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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,894.33, 357,090.14 and 172,809.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,894.33, 357,090.14 and 172,809.91 is: 238,354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,894.33 : 357,090.14 = 172,809.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,894.33/357,090.14 = 172,809.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,894.33x = 357,090.14 × 172,809.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,894.33x = 61,708,714,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,708,714,955.29/258,894.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,354.83

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