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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,760.62, 435,755.94 and 172,529.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,760.62, 435,755.94 and 172,529.55 is: 238,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,760.62 : 435,755.94 = 172,529.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,760.62/435,755.94 = 172,529.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,760.62x = 435,755.94 × 172,529.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,760.62x = 75,180,776,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180,776,238.03/315,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,094.21

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