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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,593.84, 436,899.40 and 173,353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,593.84, 436,899.40 and 173,353.84 is: 239,228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,593.84 : 436,899.40 = 173,353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,593.84/436,899.40 = 173,353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,593.84x = 436,899.40 × 173,353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,593.84x = 75,738,188,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,738,188,683.70/316,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,228.24

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