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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,632.27, 436,948.11 and 173,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,632.27, 436,948.11 and 173,392.28 is: 239,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,632.27 : 436,948.11 = 173,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,632.27/436,948.11 = 173,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,632.27x = 436,948.11 × 173,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,632.27x = 75,763,426,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,763,426,849.85/316,632.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,278.92

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