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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,463.43, 436,720.01 and 173,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,463.43, 436,720.01 and 173,232.54 is: 239,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,463.43 : 436,720.01 = 173,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,463.43/436,720.01 = 173,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,463.43x = 436,720.01 × 173,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,463.43x = 75,654,116,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654,116,601.13/316,463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,061.17

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