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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,488.65, 458,232.57 and 172,308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,488.65, 458,232.57 and 172,308.45 is: 258,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,488.65 : 458,232.57 = 172,308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,488.65/458,232.57 = 172,308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,488.65x = 458,232.57 × 172,308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,488.65x = 78,957,343,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,957,343,876.22/305,488.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,462.45

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