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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,256.04, 436,438.62 and 173,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,256.04, 436,438.62 and 173,017.08 is: 238,766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,256.04 : 436,438.62 = 173,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,256.04/436,438.62 = 173,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,256.04x = 436,438.62 × 173,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,256.04x = 75,511,335,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,511,335,631.63/316,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,766.46

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