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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,270.40, 436,905.60 and 172,880.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,270.40, 436,905.60 and 172,880.80 is: 259,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,270.40 : 436,905.60 = 172,880.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,270.40/436,905.60 = 172,880.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,270.40x = 436,905.60 × 172,880.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,270.40x = 75,532,589,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532,589,652.48/291,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,321.20

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