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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,437.38, 436,666.73 and 173,169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,437.38, 436,666.73 and 173,169.73 is: 238,965.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,437.38 : 436,666.73 = 173,169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,437.38/436,666.73 = 173,169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,437.38x = 436,666.73 × 173,169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,437.38x = 75,617,459,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,617,459,734.08/316,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,965.00

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