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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,363.44, 436,581.57 and 173,123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,363.44, 436,581.57 and 173,123.49 is: 238,910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,363.44 : 436,581.57 = 173,123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,363.44/436,581.57 = 173,123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,363.44x = 436,581.57 × 173,123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,363.44x = 75,582,525,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,582,525,068.08/316,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,910.43

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