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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,661.46, 436,983.03 and 173,417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,661.46, 436,983.03 and 173,417.82 is: 239,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,661.46 : 436,983.03 = 173,417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,661.46/436,983.03 = 173,417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,661.46x = 436,983.03 × 173,417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,661.46x = 75,780,644,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,780,644,439.59/316,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,311.23

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