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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,359.16, 436,575.60 and 173,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,359.16, 436,575.60 and 173,119.22 is: 238,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,359.16 : 436,575.60 = 173,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,359.16/436,575.60 = 173,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,359.16x = 436,575.60 × 173,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,359.16x = 75,579,627,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,579,627,343.03/316,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,904.50

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