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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,004.44, 436,096.56 and 172,768.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,004.44, 436,096.56 and 172,768.36 is: 238,426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,004.44 : 436,096.56 = 172,768.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,004.44/436,096.56 = 172,768.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,004.44x = 436,096.56 × 172,768.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,004.44x = 75,343,687,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,343,687,472.84/316,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,426.04

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