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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,003.59, 436,084.88 and 172,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,003.59, 436,084.88 and 172,763.60 is: 238,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,003.59 : 436,084.88 = 172,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,003.59/436,084.88 = 172,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,003.59x = 436,084.88 × 172,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,003.59x = 75,339,590,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,339,590,730.13/316,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,413.72

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