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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,222.40, 436,833.60 and 172,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,222.40, 436,833.60 and 172,832.80 is: 259,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,222.40 : 436,833.60 = 172,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,222.40/436,833.60 = 172,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,222.40x = 436,833.60 × 172,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,222.40x = 75,499,174,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,499,174,222.08/291,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,249.20

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