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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,866.60, 574,299.90 and 172,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,866.60, 574,299.90 and 172,914.60 is: 259,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,866.60 : 574,299.90 = 172,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,866.60/574,299.90 = 172,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,866.60x = 574,299.90 × 172,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,866.60x = 99,304,837,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,304,837,488.54/382,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,371.90

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