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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,356.71, 436,572.25 and 173,116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,356.71, 436,572.25 and 173,116.77 is: 238,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,356.71 : 436,572.25 = 173,116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,356.71/436,572.25 = 173,116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,356.71x = 436,572.25 × 173,116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,356.71x = 75,577,977,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,577,977,791.63/316,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,901.14

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