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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,484.34, 436,748.94 and 173,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,484.34, 436,748.94 and 173,244.48 is: 239,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,484.34 : 436,748.94 = 173,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,484.34/436,748.94 = 173,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,484.34x = 436,748.94 × 173,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,484.34x = 75,664,343,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,664,343,000.85/316,484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,077.68

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