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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,368.97, 659,047.30 and 173,131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,368.97, 659,047.30 and 173,131.79 is: 259,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,368.97 : 659,047.30 = 173,131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,368.97/659,047.30 = 173,131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,368.97x = 659,047.30 × 173,131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,368.97x = 114,102,035,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,102,035,015.60/439,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,695.25

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