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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,124.51, 436,258.19 and 172,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,124.51, 436,258.19 and 172,893.77 is: 238,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,124.51 : 436,258.19 = 172,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,124.51/436,258.19 = 172,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,124.51x = 436,258.19 × 172,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,124.51x = 75,426,321,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,426,321,413.42/316,124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,596.88

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