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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,127.52, 436,262.34 and 172,896.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,127.52, 436,262.34 and 172,896.77 is: 238,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,127.52 : 436,262.34 = 172,896.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,127.52/436,262.34 = 172,896.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,127.52x = 436,262.34 × 172,896.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,127.52x = 75,428,349,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428,349,458.64/316,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,601.02

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