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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,012.17, 436,096.62 and 172,772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,012.17, 436,096.62 and 172,772.13 is: 238,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,012.17 : 436,096.62 = 172,772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,012.17/436,096.62 = 172,772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,012.17x = 436,096.62 × 172,772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,012.17x = 75,345,341,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,345,341,923.20/316,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,425.44

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