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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,635.94, 436,967.49 and 173,409.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,635.94, 436,967.49 and 173,409.58 is: 239,310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,635.94 : 436,967.49 = 173,409.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,635.94/436,967.49 = 173,409.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,635.94x = 436,967.49 × 173,409.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,635.94x = 75,774,348,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,774,348,914.55/316,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,310.64

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