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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,353.40, 436,567.68 and 173,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,353.40, 436,567.68 and 173,113.46 is: 238,896.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,353.40 : 436,567.68 = 173,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,353.40/436,567.68 = 173,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,353.40x = 436,567.68 × 173,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,353.40x = 75,575,741,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,575,741,608.97/316,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,896.57

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