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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,534.14, 436,800.74 and 173,267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,534.14, 436,800.74 and 173,267.01 is: 239,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,534.14 : 436,800.74 = 173,267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,534.14/436,800.74 = 173,267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,534.14x = 436,800.74 × 173,267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,534.14x = 75,683,157,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,683,157,319.25/316,534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,099.51

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