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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,754.06, 435,735.51 and 172,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,754.06, 435,735.51 and 172,511.02 is: 238,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,754.06 : 435,735.51 = 172,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,754.06/435,735.51 = 172,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,754.06x = 435,735.51 × 172,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,754.06x = 75,169,177,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,169,177,280.32/315,754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,062.43

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