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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,379.27, 558,131.50 and 172,276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,379.27, 558,131.50 and 172,276.97 is: 258,213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,379.27 : 558,131.50 = 172,276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,379.27/558,131.50 = 172,276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,379.27x = 558,131.50 × 172,276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,379.27x = 96,153,200,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,153,200,029.51/372,379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,213.09

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