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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,864.60, 574,296.90 and 172,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,864.60, 574,296.90 and 172,912.60 is: 259,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,864.60 : 574,296.90 = 172,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,864.60/574,296.90 = 172,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,864.60x = 574,296.90 × 172,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,864.60x = 99,303,170,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,303,170,150.94/382,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,368.90

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