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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,357.71, 436,573.63 and 173,117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,357.71, 436,573.63 and 173,117.77 is: 238,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,357.71 : 436,573.63 = 173,117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,357.71/436,573.63 = 173,117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,357.71x = 436,573.63 × 173,117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,357.71x = 75,578,653,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,578,653,266.41/316,357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,902.52

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