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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,893.52, 430,415.63 and 172,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,893.52, 430,415.63 and 172,196.62 is: 237,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,893.52 : 430,415.63 = 172,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,893.52/430,415.63 = 172,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,893.52x = 430,415.63 × 172,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,893.52x = 74,116,116,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,116,116,035.62/311,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,632.75

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