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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,545.06, 436,831.99 and 173,305.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,545.06, 436,831.99 and 173,305.07 is: 239,160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,545.06 : 436,831.99 = 173,305.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,545.06/436,831.99 = 173,305.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,545.06x = 436,831.99 × 173,305.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,545.06x = 75,705,197,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,705,197,625.89/316,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,160.89

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