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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,533.68, 436,803.32 and 173,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,533.68, 436,803.32 and 173,290.16 is: 239,133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,533.68 : 436,803.32 = 173,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,533.68/436,803.32 = 173,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,533.68x = 436,803.32 × 173,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,533.68x = 75,693,717,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,693,717,211.33/316,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,133.22

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