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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,432.15, 436,659.54 and 173,164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,432.15, 436,659.54 and 173,164.51 is: 238,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,432.15 : 436,659.54 = 173,164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,432.15/436,659.54 = 173,164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,432.15x = 436,659.54 × 173,164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,432.15x = 75,613,936,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,613,936,151.43/316,432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,957.82

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