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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,445.76, 436,695.68 and 173,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,445.76, 436,695.68 and 173,214.88 is: 239,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,445.76 : 436,695.68 = 173,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,445.76/436,695.68 = 173,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,445.76x = 436,695.68 × 173,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,445.76x = 75,642,189,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,642,189,807.72/316,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,036.83

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