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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,761.62, 435,757.32 and 172,530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,761.62, 435,757.32 and 172,530.55 is: 238,095.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,761.62 : 435,757.32 = 172,530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,761.62/435,757.32 = 172,530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,761.62x = 435,757.32 × 172,530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,761.62x = 75,181,450,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,181,450,086.13/315,761.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,095.59

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