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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,439.97, 407,872.63 and 172,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,439.97, 407,872.63 and 172,712.77 is: 258,570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,439.97 : 407,872.63 = 172,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,439.97/407,872.63 = 172,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,439.97x = 407,872.63 × 172,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,439.97x = 70,444,811,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,444,811,734.49/272,439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,570.03

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