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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,436.72, 407,867.76 and 172,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,436.72, 407,867.76 and 172,709.52 is: 258,565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,436.72 : 407,867.76 = 172,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,436.72/407,867.76 = 172,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,436.72x = 407,867.76 × 172,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,436.72x = 70,442,645,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,442,645,053.08/272,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,565.16

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