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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,763.19, 435,748.10 and 172,520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,763.19, 435,748.10 and 172,520.15 is: 238,075.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,763.19 : 435,748.10 = 172,520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,763.19/435,748.10 = 172,520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,763.19x = 435,748.10 × 172,520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,763.19x = 75,175,324,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,175,324,532.87/315,763.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,075.01

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