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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,432.43, 436,659.93 and 173,164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,432.43, 436,659.93 and 173,164.79 is: 238,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,432.43 : 436,659.93 = 173,164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,432.43/436,659.93 = 173,164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,432.43x = 436,659.93 × 173,164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,432.43x = 75,614,126,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,614,126,171.51/316,432.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,958.21

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