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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,952.96, 436,025.68 and 172,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,952.96, 436,025.68 and 172,709.92 is: 238,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,952.96 : 436,025.68 = 172,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,952.96/436,025.68 = 172,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,952.96x = 436,025.68 × 172,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,952.96x = 75,305,960,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,305,960,310.75/315,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,345.48

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