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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,365.70, 436,584.66 and 173,125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,365.70, 436,584.66 and 173,125.79 is: 238,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,365.70 : 436,584.66 = 173,125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,365.70/436,584.66 = 173,125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,365.70x = 436,584.66 × 173,125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,365.70x = 75,584,064,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584,064,164.38/316,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,913.59

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