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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,269.23, 436,444.04 and 173,030.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,269.23, 436,444.04 and 173,030.45 is: 238,777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,269.23 : 436,444.04 = 173,030.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,269.23/436,444.04 = 173,030.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,269.23x = 436,444.04 × 173,030.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,269.23x = 75,518,106,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,518,106,458.80/316,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,777.92

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