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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,515.68, 436,590 and 172,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,515.68, 436,590 and 172,203.84 is: 258,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,515.68 : 436,590 = 172,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,515.68/436,590 = 172,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,515.68x = 436,590 × 172,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,515.68x = 75,182,474,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,182,474,505.60/290,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,789.73

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