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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,470.07, 436,729.17 and 173,239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,470.07, 436,729.17 and 173,239.17 is: 239,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,470.07 : 436,729.17 = 173,239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,470.07/436,729.17 = 173,239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,470.07x = 436,729.17 × 173,239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,470.07x = 75,658,598,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,658,598,925.59/316,470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,070.31

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