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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,360.44, 436,577.43 and 173,120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,360.44, 436,577.43 and 173,120.49 is: 238,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,360.44 : 436,577.43 = 173,120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,360.44/436,577.43 = 173,120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,360.44x = 436,577.43 × 173,120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,360.44x = 75,580,498,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580,498,604.54/316,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,906.29

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