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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,585.14, 436,892.32 and 173,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,585.14, 436,892.32 and 173,358.51 is: 239,237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,585.14 : 436,892.32 = 173,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,585.14/436,892.32 = 173,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,585.14x = 436,892.32 × 173,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,585.14x = 75,739,001,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,739,001,686.37/316,585.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,237.39

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