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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,441.62, 436,690.44 and 173,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,441.62, 436,690.44 and 173,210.94 is: 239,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,441.62 : 436,690.44 = 173,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,441.62/436,690.44 = 173,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,441.62x = 436,690.44 × 173,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,441.62x = 75,639,561,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,639,561,601.41/316,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,031.65

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