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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,666.26, 436,999.59 and 173,435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,666.26, 436,999.59 and 173,435.31 is: 239,340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,666.26 : 436,999.59 = 173,435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,666.26/436,999.59 = 173,435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,666.26x = 436,999.59 × 173,435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,666.26x = 75,791,159,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,791,159,361.52/316,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,340.81

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