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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,451.10, 573,676.65 and 172,499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,451.10, 573,676.65 and 172,499.10 is: 258,748.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,451.10 : 573,676.65 = 172,499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,451.10/573,676.65 = 172,499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,451.10x = 573,676.65 × 172,499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,451.10x = 98,958,705,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,958,705,816.02/382,451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,748.65

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