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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,357.91, 827,151.62 and 172,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,357.91, 827,151.62 and 172,263.33 is: 258,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,357.91 : 827,151.62 = 172,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,357.91/827,151.62 = 172,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,357.91x = 827,151.62 × 172,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,357.91x = 142,487,891,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,487,891,614.78/551,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,430.85

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