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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,472.64, 436,732.38 and 173,233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,472.64, 436,732.38 and 173,233.50 is: 239,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,472.64 : 436,732.38 = 173,233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,472.64/436,732.38 = 173,233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,472.64x = 436,732.38 × 173,233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,472.64x = 75,656,678,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,656,678,750.73/316,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,062.30

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