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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,194.75, 558,347.49 and 172,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,194.75, 558,347.49 and 172,535.33 is: 258,828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,194.75 : 558,347.49 = 172,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,194.75/558,347.49 = 172,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,194.75x = 558,347.49 × 172,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,194.75x = 96,334,665,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,334,665,650.08/372,194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,828.65

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