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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,475.97, 436,741.65 and 173,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,475.97, 436,741.65 and 173,249.34 is: 239,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,475.97 : 436,741.65 = 173,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,475.97/436,741.65 = 173,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,475.97x = 436,741.65 × 173,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,475.97x = 75,665,202,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,665,202,613.01/316,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,086.72

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