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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,423.02, 435,267.14 and 172,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,423.02, 435,267.14 and 172,155.26 is: 237,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,423.02 : 435,267.14 = 172,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,423.02/435,267.14 = 172,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,423.02x = 435,267.14 × 172,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,423.02x = 74,933,527,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,527,656.16/315,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,565.18

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