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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,264.88, 436,444.52 and 173,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,264.88, 436,444.52 and 173,023.68 is: 238,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,264.88 : 436,444.52 = 173,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,264.88/436,444.52 = 173,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,264.88x = 436,444.52 × 173,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,264.88x = 75,515,236,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,515,236,966.23/316,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,772.12

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