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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,444.76, 436,694.30 and 173,213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,444.76, 436,694.30 and 173,213.88 is: 239,035.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,444.76 : 436,694.30 = 173,213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,444.76/436,694.30 = 173,213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,444.76x = 436,694.30 × 173,213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,444.76x = 75,641,514,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,641,514,076.88/316,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,035.45

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