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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,753.37, 435,745.92 and 172,522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,753.37, 435,745.92 and 172,522.30 is: 238,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,753.37 : 435,745.92 = 172,522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,753.37/435,745.92 = 172,522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,753.37x = 435,745.92 × 172,522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,753.37x = 75,175,888,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,175,888,334.02/315,753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,084.20

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