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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,623.67, 435,553.92 and 172,384.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,623.67, 435,553.92 and 172,384.29 is: 237,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,623.67 : 435,553.92 = 172,384.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,623.67/435,553.92 = 172,384.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,623.67x = 435,553.92 × 172,384.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,623.67x = 75,082,653,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,082,653,255.92/315,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,886.64

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