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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,136.72, 436,252.56 and 172,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,136.72, 436,252.56 and 172,868.96 is: 238,550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,136.72 : 436,252.56 = 172,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,136.72/436,252.56 = 172,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,136.72x = 436,252.56 × 172,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,136.72x = 75,414,526,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,414,526,344.54/316,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,550.35

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