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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,196.11, 558,349.61 and 172,536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,196.11, 558,349.61 and 172,536.68 is: 258,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,196.11 : 558,349.61 = 172,536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,196.11/558,349.61 = 172,536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,196.11x = 558,349.61 × 172,536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,196.11x = 96,335,788,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,335,788,521.89/372,196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,830.72

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