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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,377.20, 436,600.56 and 173,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,377.20, 436,600.56 and 173,137.32 is: 238,929.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,377.20 : 436,600.56 = 173,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,377.20/436,600.56 = 173,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,377.20x = 436,600.56 × 173,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,377.20x = 75,591,850,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,591,850,868.90/316,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,929.51

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