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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,422.81, 438,042.85 and 172,228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,422.81, 438,042.85 and 172,228.55 is: 237,675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,422.81 : 438,042.85 = 172,228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,422.81/438,042.85 = 172,228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,422.81x = 438,042.85 × 172,228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,422.81x = 75,443,484,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,443,484,893.37/317,422.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,675.06

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