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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,045.80, 417,068.70 and 172,810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,045.80, 417,068.70 and 172,810.60 is: 259,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,045.80 : 417,068.70 = 172,810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,045.80/417,068.70 = 172,810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,045.80x = 417,068.70 × 172,810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,045.80x = 72,073,892,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,073,892,288.22/278,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,215.90

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