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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,055.80, 435,708.90 and 172,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,055.80, 435,708.90 and 172,666.20 is: 258,480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,055.80 : 435,708.90 = 172,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,055.80/435,708.90 = 172,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,055.80x = 435,708.90 × 172,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,055.80x = 75,232,200,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,232,200,069.18/291,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,480.33

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