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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,129.62, 436,256.09 and 172,890.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,129.62, 436,256.09 and 172,890.69 is: 238,587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,129.62 : 436,256.09 = 172,890.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,129.62/436,256.09 = 172,890.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,129.62x = 436,256.09 × 172,890.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,129.62x = 75,424,616,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,424,616,416.80/316,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,587.63

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