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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,359.94, 436,576.73 and 173,119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,359.94, 436,576.73 and 173,119.99 is: 238,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,359.94 : 436,576.73 = 173,119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,359.94/436,576.73 = 173,119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,359.94x = 436,576.73 × 173,119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,359.94x = 75,580,159,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580,159,131.83/316,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,905.59

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