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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,010.32, 408,704.36 and 172,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,010.32, 408,704.36 and 172,217.44 is: 258,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,010.32 : 408,704.36 = 172,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,010.32/408,704.36 = 172,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,010.32x = 408,704.36 × 172,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,010.32x = 70,386,018,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,386,018,596.04/272,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,762.31

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