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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,927.60, 657,997.20 and 172,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,927.60, 657,997.20 and 172,869.60 is: 259,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,927.60 : 657,997.20 = 172,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,927.60/657,997.20 = 172,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,927.60x = 657,997.20 × 172,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,927.60x = 113,747,712,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,747,712,765.12/438,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,149.15

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