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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,761.80, 435,757.56 and 172,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,761.80, 435,757.56 and 172,530.74 is: 238,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,761.80 : 435,757.56 = 172,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,761.80/435,757.56 = 172,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,761.80x = 435,757.56 × 172,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,761.80x = 75,181,574,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,181,574,287.39/315,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,095.85

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