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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,393.51, 380,056.87 and 172,090.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,393.51, 380,056.87 and 172,090.11 is: 237,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,393.51 : 380,056.87 = 172,090.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,393.51/380,056.87 = 172,090.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,393.51x = 380,056.87 × 172,090.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,393.51x = 65,404,028,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,404,028,564.56/275,393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,492.99

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