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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,444.36, 436,692.49 and 173,203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,444.36, 436,692.49 and 173,203.15 is: 239,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,444.36 : 436,692.49 = 173,203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,444.36/436,692.49 = 173,203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,444.36x = 436,692.49 × 173,203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,444.36x = 75,636,514,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,636,514,849.34/316,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,019.95

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