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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,521.56, 436,809.60 and 173,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,521.56, 436,809.60 and 173,294.96 is: 239,152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,521.56 : 436,809.60 = 173,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,521.56/436,809.60 = 173,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,521.56x = 436,809.60 × 173,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,521.56x = 75,696,902,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,696,902,159.62/316,521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,152.44

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