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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,832.07, 637,249.78 and 172,117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,832.07, 637,249.78 and 172,117.34 is: 258,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,832.07 : 637,249.78 = 172,117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,832.07/637,249.78 = 172,117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,832.07x = 637,249.78 × 172,117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,832.07x = 109,681,736,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,681,736,467.77/424,832.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,176.68

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