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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,461.18, 436,716.90 and 173,230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,461.18, 436,716.90 and 173,230.29 is: 239,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,461.18 : 436,716.90 = 173,230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,461.18/436,716.90 = 173,230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,461.18x = 436,716.90 × 173,230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,461.18x = 75,652,595,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,652,595,234.90/316,461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,058.06

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