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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,844.52, 435,866.58 and 172,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,844.52, 435,866.58 and 172,606.76 is: 238,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,844.52 : 435,866.58 = 172,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,844.52/435,866.58 = 172,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,844.52x = 435,866.58 × 172,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,844.52x = 75,233,518,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,233,518,166.08/315,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,197.95

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