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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,002.88, 436,066.32 and 172,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,002.88, 436,066.32 and 172,734.40 is: 238,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,002.88 : 436,066.32 = 172,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,002.88/436,066.32 = 172,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,002.88x = 436,066.32 × 172,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,002.88x = 75,323,654,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,323,654,145.41/316,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,363.82

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