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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,291.64, 562,853.02 and 172,693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,291.64, 562,853.02 and 172,693.41 is: 259,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,291.64 : 562,853.02 = 172,693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,291.64/562,853.02 = 172,693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,291.64x = 562,853.02 × 172,693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,291.64x = 97,201,007,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,201,007,352.60/375,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,001.26

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