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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,806.19, 638,709.38 and 173,224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,806.19, 638,709.38 and 173,224.09 is: 259,836.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,806.19 : 638,709.38 = 173,224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,806.19/638,709.38 = 173,224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,806.19x = 638,709.38 × 173,224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,806.19x = 110,639,851,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,639,851,124.96/425,806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,836.17

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