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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,933.60, 658,006.20 and 172,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,933.60, 658,006.20 and 172,875.60 is: 259,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,933.60 : 658,006.20 = 172,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,933.60/658,006.20 = 172,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,933.60x = 658,006.20 × 172,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,933.60x = 113,753,216,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,753,216,628.72/438,933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,158.14

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