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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,335.83, 436,545.99 and 173,097.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,335.83, 436,545.99 and 173,097.05 is: 238,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,335.83 : 436,545.99 = 173,097.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,335.83/436,545.99 = 173,097.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,335.83x = 436,545.99 × 173,097.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,335.83x = 75,564,820,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,564,820,875.60/316,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,875.32

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