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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,675.52, 435,629.60 and 172,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,675.52, 435,629.60 and 172,435.60 is: 237,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,675.52 : 435,629.60 = 172,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,675.52/435,629.60 = 172,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,675.52x = 435,629.60 × 172,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,675.52x = 75,118,051,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,118,051,453.76/315,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,959.70

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