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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,653.96, 436,959.72 and 173,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,653.96, 436,959.72 and 173,390.88 is: 239,266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,653.96 : 436,959.72 = 173,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,653.96/436,959.72 = 173,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,653.96x = 436,959.72 × 173,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,653.96x = 75,764,830,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,764,830,375.35/316,653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,266.96

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