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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,801.20, 438,568.82 and 172,609.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,801.20, 438,568.82 and 172,609.81 is: 238,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,801.20 : 438,568.82 = 172,609.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,801.20/438,568.82 = 172,609.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,801.20x = 438,568.82 × 172,609.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,801.20x = 75,701,280,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,701,280,692.12/317,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,203.26

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