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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,048.72, 436,131.12 and 172,780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,048.72, 436,131.12 and 172,780.96 is: 238,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,048.72 : 436,131.12 = 172,780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,048.72/436,131.12 = 172,780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,048.72x = 436,131.12 × 172,780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,048.72x = 75,355,153,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,355,153,599.48/316,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,428.92

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