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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,443.62, 436,693.20 and 173,212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,443.62, 436,693.20 and 173,212.94 is: 239,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,443.62 : 436,693.20 = 173,212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,443.62/436,693.20 = 173,212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,443.62x = 436,693.20 × 173,212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,443.62x = 75,640,913,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,640,913,050.01/316,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,034.41

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