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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,784.54, 574,177.01 and 172,176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,784.54, 574,177.01 and 172,176.44 is: 258,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,784.54 : 574,177.01 = 172,176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,784.54/574,177.01 = 172,176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,784.54x = 574,177.01 × 172,176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,784.54x = 98,859,749,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,859,749,779.88/382,784.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,264.74

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