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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,580.02, 558,925.92 and 172,920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,580.02, 558,925.92 and 172,920.96 is: 259,407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,580.02 : 558,925.92 = 172,920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,580.02/558,925.92 = 172,920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,580.02x = 558,925.92 × 172,920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,580.02x = 96,650,006,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,650,006,655.28/372,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,407.38

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