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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,294.67, 435,115.84 and 172,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,294.67, 435,115.84 and 172,063.94 is: 237,453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,294.67 : 435,115.84 = 172,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,294.67/435,115.84 = 172,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,294.67x = 435,115.84 × 172,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,294.67x = 74,867,745,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,867,745,951.22/315,294.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,453.25

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