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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,593.29, 436,894.41 and 173,353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,593.29, 436,894.41 and 173,353.35 is: 239,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,593.29 : 436,894.41 = 173,353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,593.29/436,894.41 = 173,353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,593.29x = 436,894.41 × 173,353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,593.29x = 75,737,108,425.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,737,108,425.56/316,593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,225.25

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