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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,832.18, 638,748.36 and 173,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,832.18, 638,748.36 and 173,250.12 is: 259,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,832.18 : 638,748.36 = 173,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,832.18/638,748.36 = 173,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,832.18x = 638,748.36 × 173,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,832.18x = 110,663,230,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,663,230,019.80/425,832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,875.22

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