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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,159.77, 525,403.68 and 172,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,159.77, 525,403.68 and 172,569.90 is: 258,935.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,159.77 : 525,403.68 = 172,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,159.77/525,403.68 = 172,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,159.77x = 525,403.68 × 172,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,159.77x = 90,668,859,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,668,859,654.38/350,159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,935.69

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