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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,935.68, 436,002.96 and 172,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,935.68, 436,002.96 and 172,705.44 is: 238,339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,935.68 : 436,002.96 = 172,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,935.68/436,002.96 = 172,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,935.68x = 436,002.96 × 172,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,935.68x = 75,300,083,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,300,083,048.10/315,935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,339.91

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