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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,288.44, 436,477.53 and 173,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,288.44, 436,477.53 and 173,049.05 is: 238,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,288.44 : 436,477.53 = 173,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,288.44/436,477.53 = 173,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,288.44x = 436,477.53 × 173,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,288.44x = 75,532,021,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532,021,912.85/316,288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,807.41

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