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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,262.88, 436,441.77 and 173,021.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,262.88, 436,441.77 and 173,021.67 is: 238,769.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,262.88 : 436,441.77 = 173,021.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,262.88/436,441.77 = 173,021.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,262.88x = 436,441.77 × 173,021.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,262.88x = 75,513,883,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,513,883,903.16/316,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,769.36

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