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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,365.48, 582,277.48 and 172,106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,365.48, 582,277.48 and 172,106.46 is: 258,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,365.48 : 582,277.48 = 172,106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,365.48/582,277.48 = 172,106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,365.48x = 582,277.48 × 172,106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,365.48x = 100,213,715,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,213,715,390.26/388,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,039.71

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