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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,107.20, 436,223.40 and 172,863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,107.20, 436,223.40 and 172,863.56 is: 238,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,107.20 : 436,223.40 = 172,863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,107.20/436,223.40 = 172,863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,107.20x = 436,223.40 × 172,863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,107.20x = 75,407,129,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,407,129,879.30/316,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,549.23

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