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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,593.96, 436,895.31 and 173,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,593.96, 436,895.31 and 173,354.01 is: 239,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,593.96 : 436,895.31 = 173,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,593.96/436,895.31 = 173,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,593.96x = 436,895.31 × 173,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,593.96x = 75,737,553,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,737,553,938.69/316,593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,226.15

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