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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,464.48, 436,721.64 and 173,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,464.48, 436,721.64 and 173,233.68 is: 239,062.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,464.48 : 436,721.64 = 173,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,464.48/436,721.64 = 173,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,464.48x = 436,721.64 × 173,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,464.48x = 75,654,896,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654,896,832.84/316,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,062.84

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