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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,590.58, 436,890.66 and 173,350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,590.58, 436,890.66 and 173,350.63 is: 239,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,590.58 : 436,890.66 = 173,350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,590.58/436,890.66 = 173,350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,590.58x = 436,890.66 × 173,350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,590.58x = 75,735,272,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,735,272,023.26/316,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,221.50

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