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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,242.80, 436,864.20 and 172,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,242.80, 436,864.20 and 172,853.20 is: 259,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,242.80 : 436,864.20 = 172,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,242.80/436,864.20 = 172,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,242.80x = 436,864.20 × 172,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,242.80x = 75,513,374,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,513,374,935.44/291,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,279.80

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