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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,407, 436,642.36 and 173,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,407, 436,642.36 and 173,176.26 is: 238,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,407 : 436,642.36 = 173,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,407/436,642.36 = 173,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,407x = 436,642.36 × 173,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,407x = 75,616,090,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,616,090,862.37/316,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,983.62

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