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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,271.91, 436,454.69 and 173,031.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,271.91, 436,454.69 and 173,031.61 is: 238,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,271.91 : 436,454.69 = 173,031.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,271.91/436,454.69 = 173,031.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,271.91x = 436,454.69 × 173,031.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,271.91x = 75,520,457,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,520,457,702.75/316,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,783.32

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