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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,277.66, 638,183.58 and 172,559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,277.66, 638,183.58 and 172,559.28 is: 258,947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,277.66 : 638,183.58 = 172,559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,277.66/638,183.58 = 172,559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,277.66x = 638,183.58 × 172,559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,277.66x = 110,124,499,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,124,499,072.62/425,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,947.29

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