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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,342.36, 436,552.50 and 173,102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,342.36, 436,552.50 and 173,102.37 is: 238,881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,342.36 : 436,552.50 = 173,102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,342.36/436,552.50 = 173,102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,342.36x = 436,552.50 × 173,102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,342.36x = 75,568,272,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,568,272,379.43/316,342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,881.29

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