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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,747.02, 435,717.96 and 172,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,747.02, 435,717.96 and 172,512.02 is: 238,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,747.02 : 435,717.96 = 172,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,747.02/435,717.96 = 172,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,747.02x = 435,717.96 × 172,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,747.02x = 75,166,585,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,166,585,429.88/315,747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,059.52

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