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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,806.04, 574,209.24 and 172,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,806.04, 574,209.24 and 172,197.92 is: 258,296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,806.04 : 574,209.24 = 172,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,806.04/574,209.24 = 172,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,806.04x = 574,209.24 × 172,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,806.04x = 98,877,636,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,877,636,772.78/382,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,296.96

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