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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,925.08, 573,995.58 and 172,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,925.08, 573,995.58 and 172,710.64 is: 258,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,925.08 : 573,995.58 = 172,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,925.08/573,995.58 = 172,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,925.08x = 573,995.58 × 172,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,925.08x = 99,135,143,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,135,143,978.97/382,925.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,889.14

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