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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,125.20, 732,187.80 and 172,541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,125.20, 732,187.80 and 172,541.10 is: 258,811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,125.20 : 732,187.80 = 172,541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,125.20/732,187.80 = 172,541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,125.20x = 732,187.80 × 172,541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,125.20x = 126,332,488,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,332,488,418.58/488,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,811.65

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