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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,452.14, 436,702.53 and 173,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,452.14, 436,702.53 and 173,211.74 is: 239,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,452.14 : 436,702.53 = 173,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,452.14/436,702.53 = 173,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,452.14x = 436,702.53 × 173,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,452.14x = 75,642,005,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,642,005,083.70/316,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,031.42

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