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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,440.68, 436,687.40 and 173,199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,440.68, 436,687.40 and 173,199.47 is: 239,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,440.68 : 436,687.40 = 173,199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,440.68/436,687.40 = 173,199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,440.68x = 436,687.40 × 173,199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,440.68x = 75,634,024,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634,024,485.24/316,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,014.86

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