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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,274.23, 391,246.59 and 172,257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,274.23, 391,246.59 and 172,257.66 is: 257,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,274.23 : 391,246.59 = 172,257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,274.23/391,246.59 = 172,257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,274.23x = 391,246.59 × 172,257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,274.23x = 67,395,222,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,395,222,076.38/261,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,948.22

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