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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,507.68, 436,788.27 and 173,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,507.68, 436,788.27 and 173,267.28 is: 239,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,507.68 : 436,788.27 = 173,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,507.68/436,788.27 = 173,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,507.68x = 436,788.27 × 173,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,507.68x = 75,681,115,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,681,115,478.81/316,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,113.05

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