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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,419.07, 498,907.58 and 172,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,419.07, 498,907.58 and 172,593.11 is: 259,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,419.07 : 498,907.58 = 172,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,419.07/498,907.58 = 172,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,419.07x = 498,907.58 × 172,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,419.07x = 86,108,011,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,108,011,219.08/332,419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,034.51

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