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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,292.09, 436,482.81 and 173,052.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,292.09, 436,482.81 and 173,052.71 is: 238,812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,292.09 : 436,482.81 = 173,052.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,292.09/436,482.81 = 173,052.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,292.09x = 436,482.81 × 173,052.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,292.09x = 75,534,530,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534,530,956.50/316,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,812.59

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