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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,291.28, 436,492.86 and 173,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,291.28, 436,492.86 and 173,051.32 is: 238,816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,291.28 : 436,492.86 = 173,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,291.28/436,492.86 = 173,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,291.28x = 436,492.86 × 173,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,291.28x = 75,535,665,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,535,665,593.58/316,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,816.78

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