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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,363.70, 436,581.90 and 173,123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,363.70, 436,581.90 and 173,123.79 is: 238,910.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,363.70 : 436,581.90 = 173,123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,363.70/436,581.90 = 173,123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,363.70x = 436,581.90 × 173,123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,363.70x = 75,582,713,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,582,713,173.40/316,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,910.83

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