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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,805.03, 435,821.68 and 172,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,805.03, 435,821.68 and 172,574.28 is: 238,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,805.03 : 435,821.68 = 172,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,805.03/435,821.68 = 172,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,805.03x = 435,821.68 × 172,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,805.03x = 75,211,612,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,211,612,850.11/315,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,158.38

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