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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,249.04, 436,422.12 and 173,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,249.04, 436,422.12 and 173,006.48 is: 238,748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,249.04 : 436,422.12 = 173,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,249.04/436,422.12 = 173,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,249.04x = 436,422.12 × 173,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,249.04x = 75,503,854,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,503,854,775.34/316,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,748.09

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