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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,464.98, 436,722.33 and 173,234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,464.98, 436,722.33 and 173,234.18 is: 239,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,464.98 : 436,722.33 = 173,234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,464.98/436,722.33 = 173,234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,464.98x = 436,722.33 × 173,234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,464.98x = 75,655,234,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,655,234,725.24/316,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,063.53

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