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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,126.03, 379,512.65 and 172,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,126.03, 379,512.65 and 172,989.62 is: 238,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,126.03 : 379,512.65 = 172,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,126.03/379,512.65 = 172,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,126.03x = 379,512.65 × 172,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,126.03x = 65,651,749,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651,749,066.78/275,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,624.27

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