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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,204.09, 558,535.74 and 172,487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,204.09, 558,535.74 and 172,487.25 is: 258,837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,204.09 : 558,535.74 = 172,487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,204.09/558,535.74 = 172,487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,204.09x = 558,535.74 × 172,487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,204.09x = 96,340,293,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,340,293,819.32/372,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,837.28

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