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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,605.20, 468,907.80 and 172,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,605.20, 468,907.80 and 172,637.20 is: 258,955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,605.20 : 468,907.80 = 172,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,605.20/468,907.80 = 172,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,605.20x = 468,907.80 × 172,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,605.20x = 80,950,929,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,950,929,650.16/312,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,955.80

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