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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,437.84, 558,268.88 and 172,594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,437.84, 558,268.88 and 172,594.04 is: 258,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,437.84 : 558,268.88 = 172,594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,437.84/558,268.88 = 172,594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,437.84x = 558,268.88 × 172,594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,437.84x = 96,353,877,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,353,877,751.16/372,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,711.30

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