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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,175.02, 439,090.20 and 172,990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,175.02, 439,090.20 and 172,990.62 is: 238,731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,175.02 : 439,090.20 = 172,990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,175.02/439,090.20 = 172,990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,175.02x = 439,090.20 × 172,990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,175.02x = 75,958,485,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,958,485,933.92/318,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,731.77

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