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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,471.07, 436,730.55 and 173,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,471.07, 436,730.55 and 173,240.17 is: 239,071.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,471.07 : 436,730.55 = 173,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,471.07/436,730.55 = 173,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,471.07x = 436,730.55 × 173,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,471.07x = 75,659,274,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,659,274,726.19/316,471.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,071.69

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