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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,664.02, 440,480.91 and 172,152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,664.02, 440,480.91 and 172,152.01 is: 258,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,664.02 : 440,480.91 = 172,152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,664.02/440,480.91 = 172,152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,664.02x = 440,480.91 × 172,152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,664.02x = 75,829,671,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,829,671,820.72/293,664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,219.14

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