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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,288.59, 436,477.98 and 173,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,288.59, 436,477.98 and 173,049.20 is: 238,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,288.59 : 436,477.98 = 173,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,288.59/436,477.98 = 173,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,288.59x = 436,477.98 × 173,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,288.59x = 75,532,165,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532,165,256.62/316,288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,807.75

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