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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,244.07, 436,420.26 and 173,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,244.07, 436,420.26 and 173,001.04 is: 238,743.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,244.07 : 436,420.26 = 173,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,244.07/436,420.26 = 173,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,244.07x = 436,420.26 × 173,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,244.07x = 75,501,159,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,501,159,402.60/316,244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,743.32

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