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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,350.71, 436,563.97 and 173,110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,350.71, 436,563.97 and 173,110.77 is: 238,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,350.71 : 436,563.97 = 173,110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,350.71/436,563.97 = 173,110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,350.71x = 436,563.97 × 173,110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,350.71x = 75,573,925,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,573,925,000.96/316,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,892.86

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