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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,508.52, 427,795.56 and 172,847.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,508.52, 427,795.56 and 172,847.27 is: 258,988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,508.52 : 427,795.56 = 172,847.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,508.52/427,795.56 = 172,847.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,508.52x = 427,795.56 × 172,847.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,508.52x = 73,943,294,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,943,294,664.12/285,508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,988.05

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