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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,332.25, 435,167.73 and 172,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,332.25, 435,167.73 and 172,101.48 is: 237,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,332.25 : 435,167.73 = 172,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,332.25/435,167.73 = 172,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,332.25x = 435,167.73 × 172,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,332.25x = 74,893,010,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,893,010,381.24/315,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,505.08

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