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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,548.61, 436,827.13 and 173,300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,548.61, 436,827.13 and 173,300.11 is: 239,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,548.61 : 436,827.13 = 173,300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,548.61/436,827.13 = 173,300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,548.61x = 436,827.13 × 173,300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,548.61x = 75,702,188,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702,188,154.67/316,548.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,148.70

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