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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,443.58, 436,691.40 and 173,202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,443.58, 436,691.40 and 173,202.37 is: 239,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,443.58 : 436,691.40 = 173,202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,443.58/436,691.40 = 173,202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,443.58x = 436,691.40 × 173,202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,443.58x = 75,635,985,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,635,985,438.62/316,443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,018.87

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