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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,304.76, 657,475.90 and 172,122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,304.76, 657,475.90 and 172,122.87 is: 258,191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,304.76 : 657,475.90 = 172,122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,304.76/657,475.90 = 172,122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,304.76x = 657,475.90 × 172,122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,304.76x = 113,166,638,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,166,638,863.83/438,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,191.67

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