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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,637.20, 392,455.80 and 172,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,637.20, 392,455.80 and 172,990.80 is: 259,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,637.20 : 392,455.80 = 172,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,637.20/392,455.80 = 172,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,637.20x = 392,455.80 × 172,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,637.20x = 67,891,242,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,891,242,806.64/261,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,486.20

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