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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,207.80, 436,811.70 and 172,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,207.80, 436,811.70 and 172,818.20 is: 259,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,207.80 : 436,811.70 = 172,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,207.80/436,811.70 = 172,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,207.80x = 436,811.70 × 172,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,207.80x = 75,489,011,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,489,011,732.94/291,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,227.30

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