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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,351.90, 436,565.60 and 173,111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,351.90, 436,565.60 and 173,111.96 is: 238,894.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,351.90 : 436,565.60 = 173,111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,351.90/436,565.60 = 173,111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,351.90x = 436,565.60 × 173,111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,351.90x = 75,574,726,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,574,726,684.58/316,351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,894.49

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