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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,644.40, 408,966.60 and 172,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,644.40, 408,966.60 and 172,917.20 is: 259,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,644.40 : 408,966.60 = 172,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,644.40/408,966.60 = 172,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,644.40x = 408,966.60 × 172,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,644.40x = 70,717,359,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,717,359,365.52/272,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,375.80

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