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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,531.68, 436,824 and 173,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,531.68, 436,824 and 173,302.08 is: 239,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,531.68 : 436,824 = 173,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,531.68/436,824 = 173,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,531.68x = 436,824 × 173,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,531.68x = 75,702,507,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702,507,793.92/316,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,162.50

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