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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,498.29, 436,768.37 and 173,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,498.29, 436,768.37 and 173,267.56 is: 239,109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,498.29 : 436,768.37 = 173,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,498.29/436,768.37 = 173,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,498.29x = 436,768.37 × 173,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,498.29x = 75,677,789,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,677,789,755.08/316,498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,109.63

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