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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,297.24, 765,445.14 and 173,372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,297.24, 765,445.14 and 173,372.88 is: 260,059.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,297.24 : 765,445.14 = 173,372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,297.24/765,445.14 = 173,372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,297.24x = 765,445.14 × 173,372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,297.24x = 132,707,428,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,707,428,403.80/510,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,059.08

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