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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,248.40, 436,872.60 and 172,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,248.40, 436,872.60 and 172,858.80 is: 259,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,248.40 : 436,872.60 = 172,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,248.40/436,872.60 = 172,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,248.40x = 436,872.60 × 172,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,248.40x = 75,517,273,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,517,273,388.88/291,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,288.20

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