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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,092.64, 436,207.66 and 172,852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,092.64, 436,207.66 and 172,852.68 is: 238,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,092.64 : 436,207.66 = 172,852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,092.64/436,207.66 = 172,852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,092.64x = 436,207.66 × 172,852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,092.64x = 75,399,663,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,399,663,067.53/316,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,536.60

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