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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,611.16, 436,923.24 and 173,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,611.16, 436,923.24 and 173,371.12 is: 239,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,611.16 : 436,923.24 = 173,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,611.16/436,923.24 = 173,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,611.16x = 436,923.24 × 173,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,611.16x = 75,749,871,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,749,871,472.83/316,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,252.06

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