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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,107.68, 791,753.28 and 172,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,107.68, 791,753.28 and 172,900 is: 259,216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,107.68 : 791,753.28 = 172,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,107.68/791,753.28 = 172,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,107.68x = 791,753.28 × 172,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,107.68x = 136,894,142,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,894,142,112/528,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,216.34

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