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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,350.62, 435,185.40 and 172,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,350.62, 435,185.40 and 172,114 is: 237,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,350.62 : 435,185.40 = 172,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,350.62/435,185.40 = 172,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,350.62x = 435,185.40 × 172,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,350.62x = 74,901,499,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,901,499,935.60/315,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,518.16

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