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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,701.52, 499,209.66 and 172,692.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,701.52, 499,209.66 and 172,692.41 is: 259,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,701.52 : 499,209.66 = 172,692.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,701.52/499,209.66 = 172,692.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,701.52x = 499,209.66 × 172,692.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,701.52x = 86,209,716,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,209,716,784.63/332,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,120.30

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