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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,334.62, 435,163.32 and 172,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,334.62, 435,163.32 and 172,098 is: 237,496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,334.62 : 435,163.32 = 172,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,334.62/435,163.32 = 172,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,334.62x = 435,163.32 × 172,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,334.62x = 74,890,737,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,890,737,045.36/315,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,496.08

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