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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,346.02, 436,557.54 and 173,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,346.02, 436,557.54 and 173,107.24 is: 238,888.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,346.02 : 436,557.54 = 173,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,346.02/436,557.54 = 173,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,346.02x = 436,557.54 × 173,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,346.02x = 75,571,270,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,571,270,850.59/316,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,888.01

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