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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,160.53, 391,740.92 and 172,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,160.53, 391,740.92 and 172,393.29 is: 258,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,160.53 : 391,740.92 = 172,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,160.53/391,740.92 = 172,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,160.53x = 391,740.92 × 172,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,160.53x = 67,533,506,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,533,506,026.43/261,160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,590.02

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