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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,569.14, 436,848.64 and 173,301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,569.14, 436,848.64 and 173,301.62 is: 239,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,569.14 : 436,848.64 = 173,301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,569.14/436,848.64 = 173,301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,569.14x = 436,848.64 × 173,301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,569.14x = 75,706,577,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,706,577,006.80/316,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,147.05

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