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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,674.89, 436,995.11 and 173,431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,674.89, 436,995.11 and 173,431.85 is: 239,327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,674.89 : 436,995.11 = 173,431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,674.89/436,995.11 = 173,431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,674.89x = 436,995.11 × 173,431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,674.89x = 75,788,869,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,788,869,501.09/316,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,327.06

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