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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,648.23, 435,591.68 and 172,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,648.23, 435,591.68 and 172,408.23 is: 237,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,648.23 : 435,591.68 = 172,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,648.23/435,591.68 = 172,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,648.23x = 435,591.68 × 172,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,648.23x = 75,099,589,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,099,589,689.49/315,648.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,921.79

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