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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,333.38, 436,540.04 and 173,093.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,333.38, 436,540.04 and 173,093.41 is: 238,868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,333.38 : 436,540.04 = 173,093.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,333.38/436,540.04 = 173,093.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,333.38x = 436,540.04 × 173,093.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,333.38x = 75,562,204,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562,204,125.14/316,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,868.89

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