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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,365.99, 436,571.06 and 173,132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,365.99, 436,571.06 and 173,132.07 is: 238,914.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,365.99 : 436,571.06 = 173,132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,365.99/436,571.06 = 173,132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,365.99x = 436,571.06 × 173,132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,365.99x = 75,584,451,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584,451,319.89/316,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,914.59

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