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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,342.34, 436,552.46 and 173,102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,342.34, 436,552.46 and 173,102.42 is: 238,881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,342.34 : 436,552.46 = 173,102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,342.34/436,552.46 = 173,102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,342.34x = 436,552.46 × 173,102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,342.34x = 75,568,286,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,568,286,189.20/316,342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,881.36

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