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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,610.16, 436,921.86 and 173,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,610.16, 436,921.86 and 173,370.12 is: 239,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,610.16 : 436,921.86 = 173,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,610.16/436,921.86 = 173,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,610.16x = 436,921.86 × 173,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,610.16x = 75,749,195,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,749,195,298.82/316,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,250.68

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