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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,267.85, 436,459.98 and 173,024.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,267.85, 436,459.98 and 173,024.57 is: 238,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,267.85 : 436,459.98 = 173,024.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,267.85/436,459.98 = 173,024.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,267.85x = 436,459.98 × 173,024.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,267.85x = 75,518,297,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,518,297,314.29/316,267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,779.56

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