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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,544.90, 436,814.66 and 173,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,544.90, 436,814.66 and 173,277.23 is: 239,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,544.90 : 436,814.66 = 173,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,544.90/436,814.66 = 173,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,544.90x = 436,814.66 × 173,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,544.90x = 75,690,035,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,690,035,833.42/316,544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,113.11

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