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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,348.15, 436,560.44 and 173,108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,348.15, 436,560.44 and 173,108.21 is: 238,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,348.15 : 436,560.44 = 173,108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,348.15/436,560.44 = 173,108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,348.15x = 436,560.44 × 173,108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,348.15x = 75,572,193,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,572,193,276.87/316,348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,889.32

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