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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,297.77, 408,019.92 and 172,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,297.77, 408,019.92 and 172,246.62 is: 258,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,297.77 : 408,019.92 = 172,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,297.77/408,019.92 = 172,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,297.77x = 408,019.92 × 172,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,297.77x = 70,280,052,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,280,052,112.67/272,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,099.99

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