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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,265.04, 436,444.20 and 173,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,265.04, 436,444.20 and 173,022.48 is: 238,770.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,265.04 : 436,444.20 = 173,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,265.04/436,444.20 = 173,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,265.04x = 436,444.20 × 173,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,265.04x = 75,514,657,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,514,657,865.62/316,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,770.17

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