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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,731.88, 557,878.24 and 172,192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,731.88, 557,878.24 and 172,192.26 is: 258,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,731.88 : 557,878.24 = 172,192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,731.88/557,878.24 = 172,192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,731.88x = 557,878.24 × 172,192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,731.88x = 96,062,314,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,062,314,950.42/371,731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,418.29

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