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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,346.62, 435,179.88 and 172,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,346.62, 435,179.88 and 172,110 is: 237,512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,346.62 : 435,179.88 = 172,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,346.62/435,179.88 = 172,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,346.62x = 435,179.88 × 172,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,346.62x = 74,898,809,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,898,809,146.80/315,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,512.64

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