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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,406.83, 558,172.77 and 172,304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,406.83, 558,172.77 and 172,304.43 is: 258,254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,406.83 : 558,172.77 = 172,304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,406.83/558,172.77 = 172,304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,406.83x = 558,172.77 × 172,304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,406.83x = 96,175,640,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,175,640,976.37/372,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,254.23

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