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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,043.90, 408,065.85 and 172,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,043.90, 408,065.85 and 172,316.70 is: 258,475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,043.90 : 408,065.85 = 172,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,043.90/408,065.85 = 172,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,043.90x = 408,065.85 × 172,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,043.90x = 70,316,560,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,316,560,654.70/272,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,475.05

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