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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,117.72, 439,010.85 and 172,933.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,117.72, 439,010.85 and 172,933.27 is: 238,652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,117.72 : 439,010.85 = 172,933.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,117.72/439,010.85 = 172,933.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,117.72x = 439,010.85 × 172,933.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,117.72x = 75,919,581,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,919,581,855.98/318,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,652.48

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