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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,302.44, 436,493.48 and 173,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,302.44, 436,493.48 and 173,060.44 is: 238,821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,302.44 : 436,493.48 = 173,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,302.44/436,493.48 = 173,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,302.44x = 436,493.48 × 173,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,302.44x = 75,539,753,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,539,753,705.93/316,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,821.28

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