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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,323.76, 435,144 and 172,079.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,323.76, 435,144 and 172,079.04 is: 237,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,323.76 : 435,144 = 172,079.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,323.76/435,144 = 172,079.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,323.76x = 435,144 × 172,079.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,323.76x = 74,879,161,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,879,161,781.76/315,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,467.55

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