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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,782.88, 558,333.14 and 172,682.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,782.88, 558,333.14 and 172,682.91 is: 258,634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,782.88 : 558,333.14 = 172,682.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,782.88/558,333.14 = 172,682.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,782.88x = 558,333.14 × 172,682.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,782.88x = 96,414,590,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,414,590,501.22/372,782.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,634.71

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