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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,398.16, 436,623.62 and 173,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,398.16, 436,623.62 and 173,155.32 is: 238,951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,398.16 : 436,623.62 = 173,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,398.16/436,623.62 = 173,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,398.16x = 436,623.62 × 173,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,398.16x = 75,603,702,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,603,702,640.66/316,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,951.15

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