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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,220.80, 436,831.20 and 172,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,220.80, 436,831.20 and 172,831.20 is: 259,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,220.80 : 436,831.20 = 172,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,220.80/436,831.20 = 172,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,220.80x = 436,831.20 × 172,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,220.80x = 75,498,060,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,498,060,493.44/291,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,246.80

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