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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,191.04, 436,347.06 and 172,947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,191.04, 436,347.06 and 172,947.94 is: 238,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,191.04 : 436,347.06 = 172,947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,191.04/436,347.06 = 172,947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,191.04x = 436,347.06 × 172,947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,191.04x = 75,465,325,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,465,325,152.06/316,191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,670.03

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