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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,249.79, 436,423.15 and 173,007.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,249.79, 436,423.15 and 173,007.23 is: 238,749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,249.79 : 436,423.15 = 173,007.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,249.79/436,423.15 = 173,007.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,249.79x = 436,423.15 × 173,007.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,249.79x = 75,504,360,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,504,360,289.37/316,249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,749.12

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