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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,282.90, 436,924.35 and 172,893.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,282.90, 436,924.35 and 172,893.30 is: 259,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,282.90 : 436,924.35 = 172,893.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,282.90/436,924.35 = 172,893.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,282.90x = 436,924.35 × 172,893.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,282.90x = 75,541,292,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541,292,721.86/291,282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,339.95

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