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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,034.24, 436,124.24 and 172,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,034.24, 436,124.24 and 172,792.76 is: 238,452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,034.24 : 436,124.24 = 172,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,034.24/436,124.24 = 172,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,034.24x = 436,124.24 × 172,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,034.24x = 75,359,111,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,359,111,132.50/316,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,452.36

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