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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,768.96, 435,755.64 and 172,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,768.96, 435,755.64 and 172,525.44 is: 238,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,768.96 : 435,755.64 = 172,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,768.96/435,755.64 = 172,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,768.96x = 435,755.64 × 172,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,768.96x = 75,178,933,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,178,933,523.48/315,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,082.09

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