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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,447.96, 436,699.08 and 173,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,447.96, 436,699.08 and 173,209.12 is: 239,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,447.96 : 436,699.08 = 173,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,447.96/436,699.08 = 173,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,447.96x = 436,699.08 × 173,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,447.96x = 75,640,263,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,640,263,351.61/316,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,029.08

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