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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,759.20, 559,138.80 and 173,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,759.20, 559,138.80 and 173,013.20 is: 259,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,759.20 : 559,138.80 = 173,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,759.20/559,138.80 = 173,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,759.20x = 559,138.80 × 173,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,759.20x = 96,738,393,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,738,393,032.16/372,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,519.80

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