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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,384.38, 436,609.44 and 173,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,384.38, 436,609.44 and 173,145.60 is: 238,940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,384.38 : 436,609.44 = 173,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,384.38/436,609.44 = 173,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,384.38x = 436,609.44 × 173,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,384.38x = 75,597,003,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,597,003,454.46/316,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,940.38

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