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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,453.07, 436,705.71 and 173,222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,453.07, 436,705.71 and 173,222.17 is: 239,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,453.07 : 436,705.71 = 173,222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,453.07/436,705.71 = 173,222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,453.07x = 436,705.71 × 173,222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,453.07x = 75,647,108,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,647,108,554.06/316,453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,046.85

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