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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,329.54, 436,540.22 and 173,091.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,329.54, 436,540.22 and 173,091.97 is: 238,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,329.54 : 436,540.22 = 173,091.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,329.54/436,540.22 = 173,091.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,329.54x = 436,540.22 × 173,091.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,329.54x = 75,561,606,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,561,606,664.03/316,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,869.90

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