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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,901.13, 638,220.53 and 172,873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,901.13, 638,220.53 and 172,873.73 is: 259,054.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,901.13 : 638,220.53 = 172,873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,901.13/638,220.53 = 172,873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,901.13x = 638,220.53 × 172,873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,901.13x = 110,331,565,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,331,565,611.41/425,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,054.41

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