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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,754.04, 435,727.62 and 172,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,754.04, 435,727.62 and 172,519 is: 238,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,754.04 : 435,727.62 = 172,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,754.04/435,727.62 = 172,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,754.04x = 435,727.62 × 172,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,754.04x = 75,171,293,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171,293,274.78/315,754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,069.14

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