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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,253.04, 436,427.64 and 173,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,253.04, 436,427.64 and 173,010.48 is: 238,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,253.04 : 436,427.64 = 173,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,253.04/436,427.64 = 173,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,253.04x = 436,427.64 × 173,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,253.04x = 75,506,555,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,506,555,481.67/316,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,753.61

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