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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,574.92, 436,873.26 and 173,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,574.92, 436,873.26 and 173,334.88 is: 239,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,574.92 : 436,873.26 = 173,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,574.92/436,873.26 = 173,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,574.92x = 436,873.26 × 173,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,574.92x = 75,725,374,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,725,374,097.31/316,574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,202.06

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