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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,594.24, 427,923.96 and 172,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,594.24, 427,923.96 and 172,933.20 is: 259,116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,594.24 : 427,923.96 = 172,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,594.24/427,923.96 = 172,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,594.24x = 427,923.96 × 172,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,594.24x = 74,002,259,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,002,259,759.47/285,594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,116.78

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