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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,753.48, 664,127.94 and 172,909.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,753.48, 664,127.94 and 172,909.00 is: 259,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,753.48 : 664,127.94 = 172,909.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,753.48/664,127.94 = 172,909.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,753.48x = 664,127.94 × 172,909.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,753.48x = 114,833,700,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,833,700,959.16/442,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,362.62

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