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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,675.38, 436,995.79 and 173,432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,675.38, 436,995.79 and 173,432.35 is: 239,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,675.38 : 436,995.79 = 173,432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,675.38/436,995.79 = 173,432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,675.38x = 436,995.79 × 173,432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,675.38x = 75,789,206,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,789,206,799.81/316,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,327.75

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