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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,371.20, 436,592.26 and 173,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,371.20, 436,592.26 and 173,131.30 is: 238,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,371.20 : 436,592.26 = 173,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,371.20/436,592.26 = 173,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,371.20x = 436,592.26 × 173,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,371.20x = 75,587,785,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,587,785,543.74/316,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,921.20

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