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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,310.60, 498,465.90 and 172,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,310.60, 498,465.90 and 172,878.30 is: 259,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,310.60 : 498,465.90 = 172,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,310.60/498,465.90 = 172,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,310.60x = 498,465.90 × 172,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,310.60x = 86,173,937,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,173,937,399.97/332,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,317.45

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