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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,584.83, 435,510.53 and 172,349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,584.83, 435,510.53 and 172,349.09 is: 237,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,584.83 : 435,510.53 = 172,349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,584.83/435,510.53 = 172,349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,584.83x = 435,510.53 × 172,349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,584.83x = 75,059,840,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,059,840,491.62/315,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,843.63

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