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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,412.30, 638,118.45 and 172,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,412.30, 638,118.45 and 172,813.80 is: 259,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,412.30 : 638,118.45 = 172,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,412.30/638,118.45 = 172,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,412.30x = 638,118.45 × 172,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,412.30x = 110,275,674,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,275,674,194.61/425,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,220.70

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