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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,315.60, 498,473.40 and 172,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,315.60, 498,473.40 and 172,883.30 is: 259,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,315.60 : 498,473.40 = 172,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,315.60/498,473.40 = 172,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,315.60x = 498,473.40 × 172,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,315.60x = 86,177,726,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,177,726,354.22/332,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,324.95

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