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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,238.96, 637,881.72 and 172,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,238.96, 637,881.72 and 172,481.92 is: 258,732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,238.96 : 637,881.72 = 172,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,238.96/637,881.72 = 172,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,238.96x = 637,881.72 × 172,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,238.96x = 110,023,063,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,023,063,798.50/425,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,732.32

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