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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,847.45, 435,870.62 and 172,607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,847.45, 435,870.62 and 172,607.56 is: 238,199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,847.45 : 435,870.62 = 172,607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,847.45/435,870.62 = 172,607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,847.45x = 435,870.62 × 172,607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,847.45x = 75,234,562,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,234,562,888.45/315,847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,199.05

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