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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,602.24, 573,898.32 and 172,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,602.24, 573,898.32 and 172,091.52 is: 258,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,602.24 : 573,898.32 = 172,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,602.24/573,898.32 = 172,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,602.24x = 573,898.32 × 172,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,602.24x = 98,763,034,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,763,034,214.25/382,602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,135.01

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