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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,248.29, 436,421.09 and 173,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,248.29, 436,421.09 and 173,005.73 is: 238,747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,248.29 : 436,421.09 = 173,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,248.29/436,421.09 = 173,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,248.29x = 436,421.09 × 173,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,248.29x = 75,503,348,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,503,348,397.82/316,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,747.06

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