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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,460.48, 436,716.11 and 173,229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,460.48, 436,716.11 and 173,229.67 is: 239,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,460.48 : 436,716.11 = 173,229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,460.48/436,716.11 = 173,229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,460.48x = 436,716.11 × 173,229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,460.48x = 75,652,184,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,652,184,569.25/316,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,057.29

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