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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,263.24, 473,626.94 and 173,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,263.24, 473,626.94 and 173,891.16 is: 260,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,263.24 : 473,626.94 = 173,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,263.24/473,626.94 = 173,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,263.24x = 473,626.94 × 173,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,263.24x = 82,359,538,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,359,538,003.85/316,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,414.51

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