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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,253.80, 436,428.66 and 173,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,253.80, 436,428.66 and 173,011.24 is: 238,754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,253.80 : 436,428.66 = 173,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,253.80/436,428.66 = 173,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,253.80x = 436,428.66 × 173,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,253.80x = 75,507,063,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507,063,638.14/316,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,754.64

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