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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,285.80, 436,053.90 and 172,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,285.80, 436,053.90 and 172,896.20 is: 258,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,285.80 : 436,053.90 = 172,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,285.80/436,053.90 = 172,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,285.80x = 436,053.90 × 172,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,285.80x = 75,392,062,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,392,062,305.18/291,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,825.05

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