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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,591.99, 435,518.55 and 172,352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,591.99, 435,518.55 and 172,352.04 is: 237,846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,591.99 : 435,518.55 = 172,352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,591.99/435,518.55 = 172,352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,591.99x = 435,518.55 × 172,352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,591.99x = 75,062,510,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062,510,550.34/315,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,846.69

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