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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,282.08, 436,465.44 and 173,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,282.08, 436,465.44 and 173,040.24 is: 238,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,282.08 : 436,465.44 = 173,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,282.08/436,465.44 = 173,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,282.08x = 436,465.44 × 173,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,282.08x = 75,526,084,489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,526,084,489.31/316,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,793.44

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