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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,573.22, 436,515.98 and 172,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,573.22, 436,515.98 and 172,322.13 is: 258,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,573.22 : 436,515.98 = 172,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,573.22/436,515.98 = 172,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,573.22x = 436,515.98 × 172,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,573.22x = 75,221,363,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,221,363,452.64/290,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,872.32

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