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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,349.15, 436,561.81 and 173,109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,349.15, 436,561.81 and 173,109.21 is: 238,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,349.15 : 436,561.81 = 173,109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,349.15/436,561.81 = 173,109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,349.15x = 436,561.81 × 173,109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,349.15x = 75,572,870,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,572,870,045.27/316,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,890.70

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