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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,249.40, 436,874.10 and 172,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,249.40, 436,874.10 and 172,859.80 is: 259,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,249.40 : 436,874.10 = 172,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,249.40/436,874.10 = 172,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,249.40x = 436,874.10 × 172,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,249.40x = 75,517,969,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,517,969,551.18/291,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,289.70

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