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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,658.40, 537,987.60 and 172,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,658.40, 537,987.60 and 172,034.40 is: 258,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,658.40 : 537,987.60 = 172,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,658.40/537,987.60 = 172,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,658.40x = 537,987.60 × 172,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,658.40x = 92,552,373,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552,373,973.44/358,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,051.60

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