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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,901.20, 469,006.20 and 172,760.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,901.20, 469,006.20 and 172,760.40 is: 258,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,901.20 : 469,006.20 = 172,760.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,901.20/469,006.20 = 172,760.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,901.20x = 469,006.20 × 172,760.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,901.20x = 81,025,698,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,025,698,714.48/312,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,949.79

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