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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,341.36, 436,551.12 and 173,101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,341.36, 436,551.12 and 173,101.37 is: 238,879.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,341.36 : 436,551.12 = 173,101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,341.36/436,551.12 = 173,101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,341.36x = 436,551.12 × 173,101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,341.36x = 75,567,594,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,567,594,764.28/316,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,879.91

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