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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,335.60, 436,552.92 and 173,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,335.60, 436,552.92 and 173,101.68 is: 238,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,335.60 : 436,552.92 = 173,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,335.60/436,552.92 = 173,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,335.60x = 436,552.92 × 173,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,335.60x = 75,568,043,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,568,043,860.91/316,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,885.68

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