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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,286.40, 436,486.13 and 173,046.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,286.40, 436,486.13 and 173,046.45 is: 238,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,286.40 : 436,486.13 = 173,046.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,286.40/436,486.13 = 173,046.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,286.40x = 436,486.13 × 173,046.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,286.40x = 75,532,375,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532,375,703.35/316,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,810.06

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