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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,326.24, 473,721.48 and 173,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,326.24, 473,721.48 and 173,954.16 is: 260,508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,326.24 : 473,721.48 = 173,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,326.24/473,721.48 = 173,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,326.24x = 473,721.48 × 173,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,326.24x = 82,405,822,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,405,822,127.36/316,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,508.97

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