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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,630.09, 439,721.12 and 173,428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,630.09, 439,721.12 and 173,428.85 is: 239,338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,630.09 : 439,721.12 = 173,428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,630.09/439,721.12 = 173,428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,630.09x = 439,721.12 × 173,428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,630.09x = 76,260,329,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,260,329,261.61/318,630.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,338.13

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