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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,209.16, 819,313.73 and 172,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,209.16, 819,313.73 and 172,232.16 is: 258,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,209.16 : 819,313.73 = 172,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,209.16/819,313.73 = 172,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,209.16x = 819,313.73 × 172,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,209.16x = 141,112,171,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,112,171,116.65/546,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,348.23

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