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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,305.54, 436,507.11 and 173,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,305.54, 436,507.11 and 173,078.10 is: 238,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,305.54 : 436,507.11 = 173,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,305.54/436,507.11 = 173,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,305.54x = 436,507.11 × 173,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,305.54x = 75,549,821,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,549,821,235.29/316,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,850.77

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