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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,359.15, 436,575.66 and 173,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,359.15, 436,575.66 and 173,119.20 is: 238,904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,359.15 : 436,575.66 = 173,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,359.15/436,575.66 = 173,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,359.15x = 436,575.66 × 173,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,359.15x = 75,579,628,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,579,628,998.67/316,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,904.51

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