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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,356.77, 436,572.38 and 173,116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,356.77, 436,572.38 and 173,116.85 is: 238,901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,356.77 : 436,572.38 = 173,116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,356.77/436,572.38 = 173,116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,356.77x = 436,572.38 × 173,116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,356.77x = 75,578,033,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,578,033,472.53/316,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,901.27

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