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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,931.01, 574,396.23 and 172,322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,931.01, 574,396.23 and 172,322.91 is: 258,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,931.01 : 574,396.23 = 172,322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,931.01/574,396.23 = 172,322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,931.01x = 574,396.23 × 172,322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,931.01x = 98,981,626,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,981,626,974.65/382,931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,484.23

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