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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,560.48, 436,858.56 and 173,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,560.48, 436,858.56 and 173,318.08 is: 239,181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,560.48 : 436,858.56 = 173,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,560.48/436,858.56 = 173,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,560.48x = 436,858.56 × 173,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,560.48x = 75,715,486,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,715,486,850.76/316,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,181.74

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