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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,302.61, 657,472.68 and 172,120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,302.61, 657,472.68 and 172,120.71 is: 258,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,302.61 : 657,472.68 = 172,120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,302.61/657,472.68 = 172,120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,302.61x = 657,472.68 × 172,120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,302.61x = 113,164,664,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,164,664,487.20/438,302.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,188.43

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