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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,126.58, 426,837.75 and 172,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,126.58, 426,837.75 and 172,465.86 is: 258,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,126.58 : 426,837.75 = 172,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,126.58/426,837.75 = 172,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,126.58x = 426,837.75 × 172,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,126.58x = 73,614,939,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614,939,634.22/285,126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,183.36

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