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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,749.23, 438,499.17 and 172,555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,749.23, 438,499.17 and 172,555.38 is: 238,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,749.23 : 438,499.17 = 172,555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,749.23/438,499.17 = 172,555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,749.23x = 438,499.17 × 172,555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,749.23x = 75,665,390,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,665,390,909.03/317,749.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,129.27

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