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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,674.27, 436,994.19 and 173,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,674.27, 436,994.19 and 173,406.60 is: 239,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,674.27 : 436,994.19 = 173,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,674.27/436,994.19 = 173,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,674.27x = 436,994.19 × 173,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,674.27x = 75,777,676,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,777,676,707.65/316,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,292.18

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