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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,486.98, 436,752 and 173,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,486.98, 436,752 and 173,247.12 is: 239,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,486.98 : 436,752 = 173,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,486.98/436,752 = 173,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,486.98x = 436,752 × 173,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,486.98x = 75,666,026,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,666,026,154.24/316,486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,081.01

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