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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,349.90, 436,562.85 and 173,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,349.90, 436,562.85 and 173,109.96 is: 238,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,349.90 : 436,562.85 = 173,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,349.90/436,562.85 = 173,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,349.90x = 436,562.85 × 173,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,349.90x = 75,573,376,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,573,376,635.44/316,349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,891.74

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