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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,357.47, 436,555.04 and 173,120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,357.47, 436,555.04 and 173,120.31 is: 238,896.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,357.47 : 436,555.04 = 173,120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,357.47/436,555.04 = 173,120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,357.47x = 436,555.04 × 173,120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,357.47x = 75,576,542,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,576,542,991.26/316,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,896.03

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