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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,444.37, 436,692.49 and 173,203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,444.37, 436,692.49 and 173,203.16 is: 239,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,444.37 : 436,692.49 = 173,203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,444.37/436,692.49 = 173,203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,444.37x = 436,692.49 × 173,203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,444.37x = 75,636,517,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,636,517,032.81/316,444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,019.95

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