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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,134.36, 408,127.74 and 172,144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,134.36, 408,127.74 and 172,144.36 is: 258,169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,134.36 : 408,127.74 = 172,144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,134.36/408,127.74 = 172,144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,134.36x = 408,127.74 × 172,144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,134.36x = 70,256,888,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,256,888,600.55/272,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,169.86

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