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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,114.80, 398,711.40 and 172,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,114.80, 398,711.40 and 172,572.40 is: 258,559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,114.80 : 398,711.40 = 172,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,114.80/398,711.40 = 172,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,114.80x = 398,711.40 × 172,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,114.80x = 68,806,583,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,806,583,205.36/266,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,559.78

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