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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,362.70, 669,332.91 and 172,936.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,362.70, 669,332.91 and 172,936.94 is: 259,323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,362.70 : 669,332.91 = 172,936.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,362.70/669,332.91 = 172,936.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,362.70x = 669,332.91 × 172,936.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,362.70x = 115,752,385,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,752,385,296.70/446,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,323.61

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