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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,442.08, 436,689.34 and 173,200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,442.08, 436,689.34 and 173,200.87 is: 239,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,442.08 : 436,689.34 = 173,200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,442.08/436,689.34 = 173,200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,442.08x = 436,689.34 × 173,200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,442.08x = 75,634,973,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634,973,720.59/316,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,016.80

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