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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,453.08, 436,701.69 and 173,211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,453.08, 436,701.69 and 173,211.41 is: 239,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,453.08 : 436,701.69 = 173,211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,453.08/436,701.69 = 173,211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,453.08x = 436,701.69 × 173,211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,453.08x = 75,641,715,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,641,715,747.22/316,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,029.80

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