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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,195.44, 436,340.43 and 172,952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,195.44, 436,340.43 and 172,952.39 is: 238,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,195.44 : 436,340.43 = 172,952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,195.44/436,340.43 = 172,952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,195.44x = 436,340.43 × 172,952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,195.44x = 75,466,118,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,466,118,040.43/316,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,669.22

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