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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,294.44, 436,482.44 and 173,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,294.44, 436,482.44 and 173,052.42 is: 238,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,294.44 : 436,482.44 = 173,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,294.44/436,482.44 = 173,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,294.44x = 436,482.44 × 173,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,294.44x = 75,534,342,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534,342,529.50/316,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,810.21

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