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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,422.43, 638,180.37 and 172,666.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,422.43, 638,180.37 and 172,666.18 is: 259,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,422.43 : 638,180.37 = 172,666.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,422.43/638,180.37 = 172,666.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,422.43x = 638,180.37 × 172,666.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,422.43x = 110,192,167,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,192,167,436.61/425,422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,018.24

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