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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,421.02, 435,264.39 and 172,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,421.02, 435,264.39 and 172,153.26 is: 237,562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,421.02 : 435,264.39 = 172,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,421.02/435,264.39 = 172,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,421.02x = 435,264.39 × 172,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,421.02x = 74,932,183,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,932,183,700.41/315,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,562.43

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