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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,360.53, 436,577.57 and 173,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,360.53, 436,577.57 and 173,120.60 is: 238,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,360.53 : 436,577.57 = 173,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,360.53/436,577.57 = 173,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,360.53x = 436,577.57 × 173,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,360.53x = 75,580,567,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,580,567,816.45/316,360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,906.44

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