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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,049.72, 436,132.50 and 172,781.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,049.72, 436,132.50 and 172,781.96 is: 238,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,049.72 : 436,132.50 = 172,781.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,049.72/436,132.50 = 172,781.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,049.72x = 436,132.50 × 172,781.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,049.72x = 75,355,828,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,355,828,169.70/316,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,430.30

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