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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,356.93, 436,572.60 and 173,116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,356.93, 436,572.60 and 173,116.98 is: 238,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,356.93 : 436,572.60 = 173,116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,356.93/436,572.60 = 173,116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,356.93x = 436,572.60 × 173,116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,356.93x = 75,578,130,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,578,130,062.75/316,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,901.45

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