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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,303.60, 436,498.68 and 173,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,303.60, 436,498.68 and 173,064.24 is: 238,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,303.60 : 436,498.68 = 173,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,303.60/436,498.68 = 173,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,303.60x = 436,498.68 × 173,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,303.60x = 75,542,312,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,542,312,315.20/316,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,828.49

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