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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,005.45, 436,087.49 and 172,765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,005.45, 436,087.49 and 172,765.46 is: 238,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,005.45 : 436,087.49 = 172,765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,005.45/436,087.49 = 172,765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,005.45x = 436,087.49 × 172,765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,005.45x = 75,340,852,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,340,852,765.83/316,005.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,416.31

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