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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,350.44, 558,525.69 and 172,644.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,350.44, 558,525.69 and 172,644.55 is: 258,966.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,350.44 : 558,525.69 = 172,644.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,350.44/558,525.69 = 172,644.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,350.44x = 558,525.69 × 172,644.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,350.44x = 96,426,416,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,426,416,413.49/372,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,966.84

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