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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,554.65, 436,845.42 and 173,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,554.65, 436,845.42 and 173,314.69 is: 239,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,554.65 : 436,845.42 = 173,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,554.65/436,845.42 = 173,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,554.65x = 436,845.42 × 173,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,554.65x = 75,711,727,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,711,727,453.11/316,554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,174.27

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