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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,452.40, 436,687.41 and 173,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,452.40, 436,687.41 and 173,184.73 is: 238,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,452.40 : 436,687.41 = 173,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,452.40/436,687.41 = 173,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,452.40x = 436,687.41 × 173,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,452.40x = 75,627,591,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,627,591,195.25/316,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,985.68

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