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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,402.40, 436,635.52 and 173,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,402.40, 436,635.52 and 173,162.40 is: 238,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,402.40 : 436,635.52 = 173,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,402.40/436,635.52 = 173,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,402.40x = 436,635.52 × 173,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,402.40x = 75,608,854,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,608,854,568.45/316,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,964.23

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