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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,317.60, 498,476.40 and 172,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,317.60, 498,476.40 and 172,885.30 is: 259,327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,317.60 : 498,476.40 = 172,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,317.60/498,476.40 = 172,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,317.60x = 498,476.40 × 172,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,317.60x = 86,179,241,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,179,241,956.92/332,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,327.95

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