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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,351.72, 436,565.34 and 173,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,351.72, 436,565.34 and 173,111.78 is: 238,894.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,351.72 : 436,565.34 = 173,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,351.72/436,565.34 = 173,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,351.72x = 436,565.34 × 173,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,351.72x = 75,574,603,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,574,603,093.71/316,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,894.24

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