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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,762.59, 435,747.22 and 172,519.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,762.59, 435,747.22 and 172,519.55 is: 238,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,762.59 : 435,747.22 = 172,519.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,762.59/435,747.22 = 172,519.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,762.59x = 435,747.22 × 172,519.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,762.59x = 75,174,914,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,174,914,308.15/315,762.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,074.16

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