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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,327.26, 437,223.96 and 172,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,327.26, 437,223.96 and 172,097.70 is: 257,400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,327.26 : 437,223.96 = 172,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,327.26/437,223.96 = 172,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,327.26x = 437,223.96 × 172,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,327.26x = 75,245,237,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,245,237,900.89/292,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,400.69

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