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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,572.24, 573,853.68 and 172,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,572.24, 573,853.68 and 172,061.52 is: 258,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,572.24 : 573,853.68 = 172,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,572.24/573,853.68 = 172,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,572.24x = 573,853.68 × 172,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,572.24x = 98,738,136,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,738,136,438.39/382,572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,090.18

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