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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,992.35, 436,066.50 and 172,751.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,992.35, 436,066.50 and 172,751.95 is: 238,396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,992.35 : 436,066.50 = 172,751.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,992.35/436,066.50 = 172,751.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,992.35x = 436,066.50 × 172,751.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,992.35x = 75,331,338,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,331,338,204.68/315,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,396.08

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