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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,537.85, 436,823.52 and 173,311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,537.85, 436,823.52 and 173,311.22 is: 239,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,537.85 : 436,823.52 = 173,311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,537.85/436,823.52 = 173,311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,537.85x = 436,823.52 × 173,311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,537.85x = 75,706,417,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,706,417,618.04/316,537.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,170.19

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