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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,362.44, 436,580.19 and 173,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,362.44, 436,580.19 and 173,122.49 is: 238,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,362.44 : 436,580.19 = 173,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,362.44/436,580.19 = 173,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,362.44x = 436,580.19 × 173,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,362.44x = 75,581,849,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,581,849,577.47/316,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,909.05

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