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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,352.91, 436,566.99 and 173,112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,352.91, 436,566.99 and 173,112.96 is: 238,895.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,352.91 : 436,566.99 = 173,112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,352.91/436,566.99 = 173,112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,352.91x = 436,566.99 × 173,112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,352.91x = 75,575,403,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,575,403,877.19/316,352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,895.87

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