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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,998.88, 436,060.80 and 172,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,998.88, 436,060.80 and 172,730.40 is: 238,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,998.88 : 436,060.80 = 172,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,998.88/436,060.80 = 172,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,998.88x = 436,060.80 × 172,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,998.88x = 75,320,956,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,320,956,408.32/315,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,358.30

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