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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,632.64, 436,933.02 and 173,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,632.64, 436,933.02 and 173,394.40 is: 239,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,632.64 : 436,933.02 = 173,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,632.64/436,933.02 = 173,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,632.64x = 436,933.02 × 173,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,632.64x = 75,761,738,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,761,738,843.09/316,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,273.31

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