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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,360.20, 436,577.03 and 173,120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,360.20, 436,577.03 and 173,120.21 is: 238,905.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,360.20 : 436,577.03 = 173,120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,360.20/436,577.03 = 173,120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,360.20x = 436,577.03 × 173,120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,360.20x = 75,580,305,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580,305,364.69/316,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,905.86

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