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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,473.47, 436,738.20 and 173,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,473.47, 436,738.20 and 173,246.84 is: 239,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,473.47 : 436,738.20 = 173,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,473.47/436,738.20 = 173,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,473.47x = 436,738.20 × 173,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,473.47x = 75,663,513,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,663,513,057.29/316,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,083.27

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