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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,332.38, 436,538.66 and 173,092.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,332.38, 436,538.66 and 173,092.41 is: 238,867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,332.38 : 436,538.66 = 173,092.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,332.38/436,538.66 = 173,092.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,332.38x = 436,538.66 × 173,092.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,332.38x = 75,561,528,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,561,528,717.57/316,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,867.51

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