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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,529.68, 436,797.80 and 173,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,529.68, 436,797.80 and 173,286.16 is: 239,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,529.68 : 436,797.80 = 173,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,529.68/436,797.80 = 173,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,529.68x = 436,797.80 × 173,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,529.68x = 75,691,013,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,691,013,458.45/316,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,127.70

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