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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,106.37, 436,226.77 and 172,866.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,106.37, 436,226.77 and 172,866.51 is: 238,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,106.37 : 436,226.77 = 172,866.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,106.37/436,226.77 = 172,866.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,106.37x = 436,226.77 × 172,866.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,106.37x = 75,408,999,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,408,999,298.47/316,106.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,555.77

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