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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,784.20, 469,521.90 and 172,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,784.20, 469,521.90 and 172,816.20 is: 259,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,784.20 : 469,521.90 = 172,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,784.20/469,521.90 = 172,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,784.20x = 469,521.90 × 172,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,784.20x = 81,140,990,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,140,990,574.78/312,784.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,415.25

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