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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,357.18, 436,562.31 and 173,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,357.18, 436,562.31 and 173,107.60 is: 238,882.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,357.18 : 436,562.31 = 173,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,357.18/436,562.31 = 173,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,357.18x = 436,562.31 × 173,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,357.18x = 75,572,253,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,572,253,734.56/316,357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,882.69

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