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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,681.81, 438,408.56 and 172,493.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,681.81, 438,408.56 and 172,493.77 is: 238,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,681.81 : 438,408.56 = 172,493.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,681.81/438,408.56 = 172,493.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,681.81x = 438,408.56 × 172,493.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,681.81x = 75,622,742,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622,742,260.16/317,681.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,045.55

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