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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,316.50, 435,145.95 and 172,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,316.50, 435,145.95 and 172,085.70 is: 237,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,316.50 : 435,145.95 = 172,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,316.50/435,145.95 = 172,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,316.50x = 435,145.95 × 172,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,316.50x = 74,882,395,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,882,395,407.92/315,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,483.28

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