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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,455.67, 436,719.92 and 173,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,455.67, 436,719.92 and 173,215.82 is: 239,043.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,455.67 : 436,719.92 = 173,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,455.67/436,719.92 = 173,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,455.67x = 436,719.92 × 173,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,455.67x = 75,646,800,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,646,800,253.19/316,455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,043.91

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