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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,316.10, 498,474.15 and 172,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,316.10, 498,474.15 and 172,883.80 is: 259,325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,316.10 : 498,474.15 = 172,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,316.10/498,474.15 = 172,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,316.10x = 498,474.15 × 172,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,316.10x = 86,178,105,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,178,105,253.77/332,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,325.70

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