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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,387.54, 558,143.90 and 172,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,387.54, 558,143.90 and 172,285.25 is: 258,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,387.54 : 558,143.90 = 172,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,387.54/558,143.90 = 172,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,387.54x = 558,143.90 × 172,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,387.54x = 96,159,958,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,159,958,341.40/372,387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,225.50

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