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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,567.14, 436,845.88 and 173,299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,567.14, 436,845.88 and 173,299.62 is: 239,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,567.14 : 436,845.88 = 173,299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,567.14/436,845.88 = 173,299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,567.14x = 436,845.88 × 173,299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,567.14x = 75,705,225,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,705,225,002.57/316,567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,144.29

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