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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,365.20, 436,583.97 and 173,125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,365.20, 436,583.97 and 173,125.29 is: 238,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,365.20 : 436,583.97 = 173,125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,365.20/436,583.97 = 173,125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,365.20x = 436,583.97 × 173,125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,365.20x = 75,583,726,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,583,726,415.60/316,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,912.90

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