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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,511.08, 436,784.56 and 173,269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,511.08, 436,784.56 and 173,269.87 is: 239,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,511.08 : 436,784.56 = 173,269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,511.08/436,784.56 = 173,269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,511.08x = 436,784.56 × 173,269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,511.08x = 75,681,603,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,681,603,929.21/316,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,112.02

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