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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,188.12, 436,333.50 and 172,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,188.12, 436,333.50 and 172,947.72 is: 238,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,188.12 : 436,333.50 = 172,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,188.12/436,333.50 = 172,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,188.12x = 436,333.50 × 172,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,188.12x = 75,462,883,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,462,883,984.62/316,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,664.51

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