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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,417.80, 638,126.70 and 172,819.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,417.80, 638,126.70 and 172,819.30 is: 259,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,417.80 : 638,126.70 = 172,819.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,417.80/638,126.70 = 172,819.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,417.80x = 638,126.70 × 172,819.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,417.80x = 110,280,609,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,280,609,605.31/425,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,228.95

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