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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,111.24, 436,233.18 and 172,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,111.24, 436,233.18 and 172,871.20 is: 238,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,111.24 : 436,233.18 = 172,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,111.24/436,233.18 = 172,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,111.24x = 436,233.18 × 172,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,111.24x = 75,412,153,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,412,153,306.42/316,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,562.07

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