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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,272.04, 436,460.33 and 173,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,272.04, 436,460.33 and 173,034.47 is: 238,790.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,272.04 : 436,460.33 = 173,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,272.04/436,460.33 = 173,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,272.04x = 436,460.33 × 173,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,272.04x = 75,522,683,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,522,683,401.31/316,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,790.26

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